CVE-2018-3699 in RAID Web Console 3
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting in the Intel RAID Web Console v3 for Windows may allow an unauthenticated user to elevate privilege via remote access.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/12/2020
CVE-2018-3699 represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability within the Intel RAID Web Console version 3 for Windows operating systems. This security flaw resides in the web-based management interface that administrators use to configure and monitor RAID storage arrays. The vulnerability specifically affects the web console's handling of user input and its subsequent rendering in web pages without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the web application's user interface components. When user-provided data is processed and displayed within the web console without proper sanitization, malicious actors can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers. This XSS vulnerability exists in the web console's authentication and privilege management sections, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the flaw and potentially escalate privileges through remote access capabilities. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it creates a pathway for privilege escalation attacks. An unauthenticated attacker who successfully exploits this XSS vulnerability can manipulate the web console's authentication flow and gain elevated privileges within the storage management system. This represents a critical security risk for organizations that rely on Intel RAID Web Console for their storage infrastructure management, as the attacker could potentially gain administrative access to storage arrays and modify critical configuration settings. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from outside the organization's network perimeter without requiring prior authentication credentials.
Organizations should implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability. Immediate remediation involves applying the latest security patches provided by Intel to update the RAID Web Console to a version that properly sanitizes user input and implements proper output encoding. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the web console to trusted networks only. Web application firewalls can provide additional protection by detecting and blocking malicious script injection attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the storage management infrastructure. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing proper input validation as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security standards. Organizations should also consider implementing monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous behavior patterns in storage management systems that might indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical need for maintaining up-to-date security patches across all management interfaces and the importance of treating web-based administrative tools with the same security rigor as other critical system components. The attack surface for storage management systems continues to grow as organizations increasingly rely on web-based interfaces for remote administration, making vulnerabilities like CVE-2018-3699 particularly dangerous in enterprise environments.