CVE-2022-0285 in pimcore
Summary
by MITRE • 01/20/2022
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in Packagist pimcore/pimcore prior to 10.2.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/26/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-0285 represents a stored cross-site scripting flaw within the Packagist package management system for the pimcore/pimcore content management framework. This issue affects versions prior to 10.2.9 and constitutes a significant security risk due to its persistent nature. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are then executed in the context of other users' browsers when they view affected content, creating a persistent threat that can compromise user sessions and data integrity.
The technical implementation of this stored XSS vulnerability occurs within the pimcore/pimcore framework where user input is not properly sanitized or validated before being stored and subsequently rendered in web pages. This flaw specifically impacts how the system processes and displays user-generated content, particularly in areas where package metadata or user contributions are displayed. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter malicious script content before it is stored in the application's database or storage mechanisms.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses severe risks to organizations using pimcore/pimcore versions below 10.2.9 as attackers can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the browsers of authenticated users. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that malicious payloads remain persistent within the system until manually removed, allowing attackers to potentially hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims. This threat is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where pimcore is used for content management, as it could enable attackers to access sensitive corporate data or manipulate critical web applications.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which classifies cross-site scripting flaws, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1531 which covers "Modify Application Code" and T1059.007 which covers "Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript". Organizations should immediately upgrade to pimcore/pimcore version 10.2.9 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Additional mitigations include implementing strict input validation controls, deploying web application firewalls, and conducting regular security assessments of web applications to identify similar stored XSS vulnerabilities. Security teams should also implement proper content security policies and regularly audit user input handling mechanisms to prevent similar issues from arising in other components of their web infrastructure.