CVE-2019-18944 in Solutions Business Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 02/26/2021
Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager Application Repository versions prior to 11.7.1 are vulnerable to reflected XSS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/05/2021
Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager Application Repository suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that affects versions prior to 11.7.1. This security flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications through user input fields that are then reflected back to users without proper sanitization. The vulnerability occurs when the application fails to adequately validate and escape user-supplied data before rendering it in web responses, creating an opportunity for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical implementation of this reflected XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms within the application's web interface. When users submit data through forms or URL parameters, the system does not properly sanitize or encode this input before displaying it back to the user. This allows attackers to craft malicious payloads that exploit the vulnerability by injecting script tags or other malicious code that gets executed when the reflected content is rendered in a victim's browser. The flaw typically manifests when parameters passed through HTTP requests are directly incorporated into HTML responses without appropriate encoding or validation measures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, redirect users to malicious websites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. An attacker could potentially leverage this vulnerability to access restricted functionality, escalate privileges, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive business data within the Application Repository environment. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that the attack payload must be delivered via a crafted URL or form submission, making it particularly dangerous in scenarios where users might be tricked into clicking malicious links or submitting compromised forms.
Organizations running affected versions of Micro Focus Business Manager Application Repository should prioritize immediate remediation through the available patch updates. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and follows the ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script injection attacks. Mitigation strategies should include implementing comprehensive input validation, output encoding, and Content Security Policy headers to prevent script execution. Additionally, security teams should conduct thorough penetration testing to identify any additional vectors that may exist within the application's web interface and ensure all user-supplied data undergoes proper sanitization before processing or display. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to maintain ongoing protection against similar threats.