CVE-2019-5925 in Community Edition
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Dradis Community Edition Dradis Community Edition v3.11 and earlier and Dradis Professional Edition v3.1.1 and earlier allow remote authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/15/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-5925 represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the Dradis security assessment platform, specifically affecting both Community and Professional editions through their respective versions 3.11 and 3.1.1. This vulnerability classifies under CWE-79 which denotes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a critical concern for web application security. The flaw permits remote authenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system compromise.
Dradis serves as a collaborative platform for security professionals to conduct assessments and share findings, making it a valuable target for attackers seeking to exploit weaknesses in security tooling. The vulnerability manifests when authenticated users interact with the application's web interface, suggesting that the attack vector likely involves manipulation of input fields or parameters that are subsequently rendered without proper sanitization. This issue affects the platform's ability to properly validate and escape user-supplied content before displaying it in web pages, creating an environment where malicious scripts can be injected and executed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it could enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, manipulate data within the application, or even escalate privileges within the system. Given that Dradis is used by security professionals handling confidential vulnerability assessments and penetration testing data, the potential for data exfiltration or system compromise is particularly concerning. The authenticated nature of the attack means that an attacker would need valid credentials to exploit the vulnerability, but this still represents a significant risk within organizations where user access is managed.
Security practitioners should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided patches or updates that address this vulnerability, ensuring all user inputs are properly sanitized and escaped before rendering, and implementing proper input validation mechanisms. Organizations should also consider network segmentation and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics, as attackers might leverage this flaw to manipulate users into executing malicious scripts. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers and regular security assessments can help reduce the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation in web applications and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing throughout the software development lifecycle to prevent such flaws from reaching production environments.