CVE-2019-4086 in Cloud Application Performance Management
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Cloud Application Performance Management 8.1.4 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 157509.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/26/2023
IBM Cloud Application Performance Management version 8.1.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables remote attackers to hijack user click actions through malicious web content. This flaw resides in the application's handling of user interactions and web requests, creating an avenue for attackers to manipulate user sessions and potentially escalate privileges. The vulnerability specifically affects the web interface components that process user click events and navigation actions within the application management console. Attackers can craft malicious web pages that exploit this weakness to intercept and redirect user clicks, effectively taking control of user interactions with the targeted application. The security implications extend beyond simple click hijacking, as this vulnerability could enable more sophisticated attacks including session manipulation, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the managed application environment. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 focusing on manipulation of web content to deceive users. The attack vector requires social engineering to convince victims to visit compromised websites, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where users may encounter malicious content through phishing campaigns or compromised web applications. The vulnerability affects the integrity of user sessions and the security of the application management interface, potentially allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions within the cloud application management system. Organizations using IBM Cloud Application Performance Management 8.1.4 should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, output encoding, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation of this click hijacking vulnerability. The flaw demonstrates the critical importance of securing web interfaces against malicious input and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing of application management consoles. Regular updates and patches should be applied to address this vulnerability, as it represents a significant risk to user session integrity and application security within cloud environments. The potential for further attack escalation makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on the IBM Cloud Application Performance Management platform for critical application monitoring and management functions.