CVE-2022-28464 in Apifox
Summary
by MITRE • 04/27/2022
Apifox through 2.1.6 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) which can lead to remote code execution.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/30/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-28464 affects Apifox versions up to 2.1.6 and represents a critical cross site scripting flaw that can potentially escalate to remote code execution. This vulnerability resides within the application's handling of user input and output encoding mechanisms, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The flaw demonstrates characteristics consistent with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross site scripting vulnerabilities in web applications, making it a direct descendant of well-established security weaknesses that have plagued web platforms for decades.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the Apifox application interface. When users interact with the platform and provide input through various fields, the application fails to properly encode or escape special characters that could be interpreted as executable script code. This inadequate input validation allows attackers to craft malicious payloads that, when processed by the application, can be executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates at the application layer where user interactions are most frequent, providing multiple potential entry points for exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple XSS attacks to potentially enable full remote code execution capabilities. Attackers can leverage the initial XSS payload to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or manipulate the application's functionality to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. This escalation path aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics including phishing and malicious file delivery. The vulnerability's potential for remote code execution means that successful exploitation could provide attackers with complete control over affected systems, making it a high-priority concern for organizations relying on Apifox for API development and testing activities.
Organizations utilizing Apifox versions prior to 2.1.7 should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to the patched version, implementing proper input validation mechanisms, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious script injection attempts. The recommended remediation strategy involves comprehensive code review and input sanitization across all user-facing application components, with particular attention to areas where user-generated content is displayed or processed. Additional defensive measures should include implementing content security policies to restrict script execution, deploying proper output encoding mechanisms, and establishing regular security testing procedures to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and monitoring solutions to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain detailed audit logs of user activities within the Apifox environment.