CVE-2022-23861 in SAFEQ
Summary
by MITRE • 10/22/2024
Multiple Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities were discovered in Y Soft SAFEQ 6 Build 53. Multiple fields in the YSoft SafeQ web application can be used to inject malicious inputs that, due to a lack of output sanitization, result in the execution of arbitrary JS code. These fields can be leveraged to perform XSS attacks on legitimate users accessing the SafeQ web interface.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/03/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2022-23861 represents a critical security flaw in Y Soft SAFEQ 6 Build 53, a widely used print management solution that handles sensitive document workflows in enterprise environments. This stored cross-site scripting vulnerability affects multiple input fields within the web application interface, creating a persistent threat vector that can compromise user sessions and potentially lead to full system compromise. The flaw exists due to inadequate input validation and output sanitization mechanisms, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that persists in the application's database and executes whenever legitimate users access affected pages.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize user-supplied data before storing it in the backend database. When users submit data through various forms and input fields within the SAFEQ web interface, the application does not adequately filter or encode special characters that could be interpreted as executable code. This weakness is classified as CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which is a fundamental web application security issue that has been documented extensively in the cybersecurity community. The vulnerability affects multiple fields throughout the application, making it particularly dangerous as attackers can exploit various entry points to establish persistent XSS payloads.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, and potentially escalate privileges within the print management environment. Legitimate users who access the affected SAFEQ web interface become victims of the stored XSS attack, with malicious scripts executing in their browser context and potentially compromising their authentication tokens, system access credentials, and confidential document data. This risk is particularly severe in enterprise environments where SAFEQ systems manage critical print workflows, document routing, and sensitive business information. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 - Account Access Token Manipulation, as successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to privileged user accounts and system resources.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-23861 should focus on immediate patch deployment from Y Soft, which addresses the core sanitization issues in the application's input handling mechanisms. Organizations should implement additional defensive measures including web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious payloads, comprehensive input validation at multiple layers of the application architecture, and regular security scanning of the web interface for similar vulnerabilities. Network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to limit potential lateral movement if exploitation occurs, while security awareness training for administrators can help identify suspicious user behavior. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization and output encoding in web applications, as outlined in OWASP Top Ten Project recommendations for preventing cross-site scripting attacks. Organizations should also conduct thorough penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify additional stored XSS vulnerabilities in their print management and document workflow systems.