CVE-2022-23706 in OneView
Summary
by MITRE • 05/18/2022
A remote cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability was discovered in HPE OneView version(s): Prior to 7.0. HPE has provided a software update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE OneView.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/25/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-23706 represents a critical remote cross-site scripting flaw affecting HPE OneView software versions prior to 7.0. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting attacks that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications viewed by other users. The issue stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the HPE OneView management interface, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can manipulate user sessions and potentially escalate their privileges.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through carefully crafted malicious inputs that bypass the application's security controls. When authenticated users interact with the vulnerable HPE OneView interface, the malicious scripts are executed in the context of their browser sessions, potentially enabling attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions, or redirect users to malicious websites. This vulnerability specifically impacts the web-based management console of HPE OneView, which serves as the primary interface for administrators to configure and monitor HPE infrastructure components.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-23706 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to establish persistent access to the managed infrastructure. According to ATT&CK framework T1566.001, this vulnerability maps to the "Phishing" technique where attackers can use XSS to deliver malicious payloads. The attack chain typically involves initial reconnaissance to identify the vulnerable version, crafting malicious payloads that leverage the XSS flaw, and executing the attack through web-based interfaces. Organizations using affected versions face potential data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and complete compromise of their HPE OneView management capabilities.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching to HPE OneView version 7.0 or later, as provided by HPE in their security advisory. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection by monitoring and filtering malicious traffic patterns. Organizations should implement strict input validation controls and output encoding mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities in other applications. Security monitoring should include detection of suspicious user behavior and anomalous access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify other potential XSS vulnerabilities within the HPE OneView ecosystem and related infrastructure management tools.