CVE-2019-18664 in DOMOS
Summary
by MITRE
The Log module in SECUDOS DOMOS before 5.6 allows XSS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/01/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-18664 represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the log module of SECUDOS DOMOS software versions prior to 5.6. This security weakness resides in the application's handling of user input within log processing functionalities, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts into the application's interface. The affected system operates within the context of web-based logging mechanisms that process and display user-generated content without adequate sanitization or validation of input parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the log module's data processing pipeline. When users interact with the logging features, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape special characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript code. This flaw allows attackers to craft malicious payloads that get executed in the context of other users' browsers when they view the affected log entries. The vulnerability specifically affects the DOMOS platform's logging subsystem, which is designed to capture and display operational events, system messages, and user activities. The lack of proper sanitization means that any data entered into log fields can be rendered as executable code within the web interface, creating a persistent threat vector.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption or display issues. An attacker who successfully exploits this XSS vulnerability can potentially steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, redirect victims to malicious websites, or even execute arbitrary code within the browser context. This poses significant risks to the confidentiality and integrity of the system's logging data, as well as the broader security posture of the organization using SECUDOS DOMOS. The vulnerability affects not only the logging functionality itself but also potentially compromises the trust relationships between users and the application, as users may unknowingly execute malicious scripts when viewing log information.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the CWE-79 classification for cross-site scripting flaws, which represents one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security weaknesses. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a technique for code injection within the application layer, specifically under the 'Command and Control' and 'Persistence' domains. Organizations utilizing SECUDOS DOMOS should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems to remediate this vulnerability. The recommended mitigation strategy includes upgrading to version 5.6 or later, which contains proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, content security policies, and regular security assessments can provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities in the logging infrastructure.