CVE-2022-25337 in DXP
Summary
by MITRE • 02/18/2022
Ibexa DXP ezsystems/ezpublish-kernel 7.5.x before 7.5.26 and 1.3.x before 1.3.12 allows injection attacks via image filenames.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/18/2022
The vulnerability in Ibexa DXP ezsystems/ezpublish-kernel affects versions prior to 7.5.26 and 1.3.12, presenting a critical security risk through improper input validation in image filename handling. This flaw enables attackers to inject malicious code or commands through carefully crafted filenames that are processed by the system's media handling components. The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data during file upload operations, particularly when processing image files within the content management system's kernel module.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability resides in the kernel's file processing logic where image filenames are not adequately validated or escaped before being stored or processed within the system. Attackers can exploit this weakness by uploading images with specially crafted filenames containing malicious payloads that may execute when the system processes these files for display or further manipulation. This injection vector operates at the application layer and can potentially lead to remote code execution, privilege escalation, or data compromise depending on the system configuration and access controls in place.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple file processing failures, as it creates a persistent attack surface that could be leveraged by threat actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. When exploited successfully, the injection attacks could result in complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or service disruption across multiple components that rely on the kernel's media handling capabilities. The vulnerability affects both major release branches of the software, indicating a fundamental flaw in the input validation mechanisms rather than a localized issue.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including upgrading to the patched versions 7.5.26 and 1.3.12, which contain proper filename sanitization routines and enhanced input validation controls. Additionally, organizations should deploy comprehensive monitoring solutions to detect anomalous file upload patterns and implement strict file type restrictions alongside regular security scanning of uploaded content. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code) and CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting) categories, and maps to ATT&CK techniques including T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell) and T1021.001 (Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol) when exploited in conjunction with other attack vectors. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and content security policies to provide additional defense-in-depth measures against similar injection attacks targeting the same system components.