CVE-2022-29653 in OFCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
OFCMS v1.1.4 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component /admin/comn/service/update.json.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/08/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-29653 affects OFCMS version 1.1.4 and represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the administrative interface. This vulnerability specifically resides in the component path /admin/comn/service/update.json which suggests it operates within the content management system's backend services for managing various administrative functions. The presence of XSS vulnerabilities in administrative interfaces is particularly concerning as they can provide attackers with elevated privileges and access to sensitive system operations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the targeted component. When administrative users interact with the update.json endpoint, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamic web responses. This allows malicious actors to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers who access the affected administrative interface. The vulnerability manifests when crafted payloads are submitted through parameters that are processed by the service update functionality, potentially enabling attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized administrative actions, or redirect users to malicious sites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it compromises the integrity of the administrative environment. Attackers exploiting this flaw could potentially escalate privileges, modify content, delete files, or even gain full control over the CMS installation. Given that the vulnerability exists within the update service component, successful exploitation could allow attackers to manipulate the update process itself, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code during legitimate update procedures. This represents a significant threat to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire CMS infrastructure.
Organizations utilizing OFCMS v1.1.4 should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and output encoding measures to prevent malicious script injection. The recommended approach involves implementing strict sanitization of all user inputs, particularly those processed through the update.json endpoint, and ensuring proper context-aware encoding of dynamic content before rendering in web responses. Additionally, implementing content security policies and restricting administrative access through multi-factor authentication can provide additional layers of protection. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics including the exploitation of web application vulnerabilities. The remediation process should include immediate patching of the CMS to a version that addresses this specific XSS vulnerability, along with comprehensive security auditing of all administrative components to identify similar weaknesses in the system architecture.