CVE-2022-3797 in apinto-dashboard
Summary
by MITRE • 11/01/2022
A vulnerability was found in eolinker apinto-dashboard. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /login. The manipulation of the argument callback leads to open redirect. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-212633 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/30/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-3797 represents a critical security flaw within the eolinker apinto-dashboard application that has been classified as problematic by security analysts. This vulnerability specifically targets the authentication and authorization mechanisms of the dashboard system, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the application's redirect functionality. The issue manifests in the processing of the /login endpoint where the callback parameter becomes a vector for exploitation, allowing attackers to manipulate the application's redirect behavior.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the callback parameter handling mechanism. When users attempt to log in to the apinto-dashboard, the application processes a callback URL that is intended to redirect users after successful authentication. However, the system fails to properly validate or sanitize this callback parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious URLs that can redirect users to arbitrary destinations. This flaw directly maps to CWE-601 which specifically addresses open redirect vulnerabilities where applications fail to validate redirect URLs, potentially leading to phishing attacks or credential theft. The vulnerability's classification as remote exploitation means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network to leverage this flaw.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-3797 extends beyond simple redirect manipulation, creating significant security risks for organizations utilizing the eolinker apinto-dashboard. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to redirect authenticated users to malicious websites, potentially capturing credentials or sensitive information through phishing schemes. The public disclosure of this exploit, as indicated by the VDB-212633 identifier, means that threat actors have already developed and deployed tools to leverage this weakness, increasing the risk to affected organizations. This vulnerability can be particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where dashboard access may be restricted to authorized personnel, as attackers can use the open redirect to deceive legitimate users into visiting malicious sites while maintaining the appearance of legitimate system access.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization of all callback parameters, implementing strict URL validation mechanisms, and restricting redirect functionality to predefined whitelisted domains only. The mitigation strategy should incorporate principles from the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation and credential access tactics, ensuring that redirect mechanisms do not inadvertently provide attackers with pathways to compromise user credentials or system access. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to monitor and block suspicious redirect patterns, while conducting thorough penetration testing to identify potential additional attack vectors within the application's authentication flow. Regular security updates and patch management processes should be prioritized to address this vulnerability and prevent similar issues from emerging in other components of the dashboard infrastructure.