CVE-2022-0348 in pimcore
Summary
by MITRE • 01/27/2022
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in Packagist pimcore/pimcore prior to 10.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/29/2022
The vulnerability CVE-2022-0348 represents a stored cross-site scripting flaw within the Packagist package pimcore/pimcore affecting versions prior to 10.2. This issue resides in the core content management system functionality where user-supplied input is inadequately sanitized before being rendered in web pages. The vulnerability manifests when malicious scripts are stored within the application's database or content repository and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers who access the affected content. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting conditions where untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web pages without proper validation or encoding mechanisms. The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious code that can persist across multiple user sessions and potentially compromise user credentials, session tokens, or execute unauthorized actions on behalf of victims.
The technical exploitation of this stored XSS vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through application forms, content management interfaces, or API endpoints that do not properly validate or sanitize user-provided data. When legitimate users view the stored malicious content, their browsers execute the injected scripts within the context of the vulnerable application. This creates a persistent threat where the malicious code can operate in the victim's browser environment with the privileges of the authenticated user. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the nature of content management systems which often handle sensitive user data and administrative functions, making the potential attack surface particularly dangerous.
The operational implications of CVE-2022-0348 extend beyond simple script execution as it can lead to complete session hijacking, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the application environment. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, modify content displayed to other users, or even gain administrative access if the vulnerable application has elevated privilege structures. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payload remains active even after the initial injection, allowing for prolonged exploitation periods and making detection more challenging. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which describes the use of malicious code injection to compromise systems and maintain persistent access.
Organizations utilizing pimcore/pimcore versions prior to 10.2 must implement immediate remediation measures including applying the official security patch released by the vendor, implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and conducting thorough security assessments of all user-generated content handling processes. Additional mitigations should include web application firewall rules to detect and block suspicious script patterns, regular security scanning of the application environment, and user education regarding the risks of interacting with untrusted content. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper data sanitization and input validation in web applications, particularly in content management systems where user interaction with the platform is frequent and varied. Organizations should also consider implementing content security policies and regular security audits to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other components of their web applications.