CVE-2022-0705 in pimcore
Summary
by MITRE • 03/16/2022
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pimcore/pimcore prior to 10.4.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/19/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-0705 represents a stored cross-site scripting flaw within the pimcore content management platform, specifically affecting versions prior to 10.4.0. This issue resides in the GitHub repository pimcore/pimcore and constitutes a significant security risk for organizations utilizing this open-source platform for digital asset management and content delivery. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist in the application's database and execute whenever affected pages are loaded, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that handle user-generated content or administrative interfaces.
The technical implementation of this stored XSS vulnerability occurs when user input containing malicious script code is processed and stored within the pimcore application's database without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms. When subsequent requests retrieve and display this stored content, the malicious scripts execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially enabling attackers to hijack sessions, steal credentials, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims. The flaw typically manifests in areas where user-generated content is rendered, such as in administrative panels, content editing interfaces, or public-facing forms that accept unfiltered input.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-0705 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including but not limited to session hijacking, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the application environment. Organizations running vulnerable pimcore installations face potential exposure of sensitive administrative data, unauthorized modifications to content, and possible complete system compromise if attackers can leverage the vulnerability to gain elevated privileges. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that once exploited, the malicious scripts remain persistent and can affect multiple users over extended periods until the vulnerability is patched.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of version 10.4.0 or later, which includes proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms to prevent script injection. Organizations should also implement comprehensive content security policies, regularly audit user input handling processes, and consider deploying web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious script payloads. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566 for social engineering through malicious code injection, emphasizing the need for robust input validation and output encoding strategies. Additionally, regular security assessments of third-party components and adherence to secure coding practices are essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other parts of the application stack.