CVE-2022-27110 in OrangeHRM
Summary
by MITRE • 04/06/2022
OrangeHRM 4.10 is vulnerable to a Host header injection redirect via viewPersonalDetails endpoint.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/08/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-27110 affects OrangeHRM version 4.10 and represents a host header injection redirect flaw that can be exploited through the viewPersonalDetails endpoint. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the host header in HTTP requests to redirect users to malicious websites or inject unauthorized content. The issue stems from insufficient validation of host headers within the application's authentication and redirection mechanisms, creating a pathway for attackers to exploit the trust relationship between the application and user agents.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the OrangeHRM application processes HTTP requests containing manipulated host headers during the viewPersonalDetails endpoint access. The application fails to properly validate or sanitize the host header values, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary host values that can influence the application's redirect behavior. This flaw typically manifests when the application constructs redirect URLs based on user-supplied host header information without proper input sanitization or validation checks. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-601 as URL Redirection to Untrusted Site, which specifically addresses the risk of applications redirecting users to external domains without proper verification.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability can lead to several serious consequences including credential theft through phishing attacks, session hijacking, and unauthorized access to sensitive employee data. Attackers can craft malicious redirects that appear legitimate to users, potentially capturing login credentials or other sensitive information during the authentication process. The vulnerability affects the integrity of the application's authentication flow and can compromise the confidentiality of personal employee details stored within the OrangeHRM system. Security researchers have identified that this flaw can be exploited in conjunction with other techniques to escalate privileges or gain unauthorized access to additional system resources.
The attack vector for CVE-2022-27110 typically involves sending specially crafted HTTP requests with manipulated host headers to the vulnerable viewPersonalDetails endpoint, which can be achieved through various means including social engineering, compromised user sessions, or direct network manipulation. According to ATT&CK framework category T1566, this vulnerability aligns with the initial access phase where adversaries use malicious redirects to compromise user systems. The remediation strategy involves implementing proper host header validation and sanitization within the application's input processing layer, ensuring that all host header values are validated against a whitelist of trusted domains. Organizations should also implement proper HTTP header management practices, including the use of secure header configurations and regular security testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in the application stack. The vulnerability highlights the importance of input validation and secure coding practices in web applications, particularly in authentication and session management components where trust relationships are established between users and applications.