CVE-2019-10715 in Director
Summary
by MITRE
There is Stored XSS in Verodin Director before 3.5.4.0 via input fields of certain tooltips, and on the Tags, Sequences, and Actors pages.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/17/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2019-10715 represents a stored cross-site scripting flaw in Verodin Director software prior to version 3.5.4.0, specifically affecting input fields within tooltips and on critical administrative pages including Tags, Sequences, and Actors. This classification aligns with CWE-79 which defines stored cross-site scripting as a condition where malicious scripts are stored on a server and executed when users access vulnerable pages. The vulnerability exists in the web application's input validation mechanisms, failing to properly sanitize user-supplied data before rendering it in the browser context.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker injects malicious JavaScript code through input fields that appear in tooltips or on the targeted pages. When legitimate users view these pages, the malicious code executes in their browser context, potentially allowing for session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it operates on administrative pages where users may have elevated privileges, amplifying the potential impact. The vulnerability demonstrates a failure in the application's output encoding and input sanitization processes, which should have been implemented according to OWASP Top Ten recommendations for preventing XSS attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to establish persistent access to the Verodin Director environment. Attackers could potentially manipulate the application's behavior, access sensitive configuration data, or use the compromised system as a pivot point for attacking other network resources. The fact that the vulnerability affects multiple pages including Tags, Sequences, and Actors suggests a systemic issue in the application's data handling architecture rather than isolated code flaws. This weakness could be leveraged in conjunction with other attack techniques to achieve broader compromise objectives, potentially mapping to ATT&CK technique T1566 for credential access or T1071 for application layer protocol usage.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate deployment of the vendor-provided patch version 3.5.4.0 which addresses the input validation gaps in the affected components. Organizations should implement comprehensive input sanitization across all user-facing fields, particularly those that appear in tooltips and administrative interfaces. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers and proper output encoding techniques would provide additional defense-in-depth measures. Regular security assessments and automated vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues in other application components, ensuring compliance with security standards such as NIST SP 800-171 for protecting sensitive information. Network segmentation and monitoring of suspicious user activities around the affected pages would further reduce the potential impact of exploitation attempts.