CVE-2022-40714 in 1350OMS
Summary
by MITRE • 09/19/2022
An issue was discovered in NOKIA 1350OMS R14.2. Reflected XSS exists under different /oms1350/* endpoints.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/20/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-40714 represents a critical reflected cross-site scripting flaw within the NOKIA 1350OMS R14.2 system. This security weakness manifests across multiple endpoints under the /oms1350/* path structure, indicating a systemic issue in how the application handles user input validation and output encoding. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically classified as reflected XSS where malicious scripts are reflected from the web server back to the user's browser. This type of vulnerability occurs when an application includes untrusted data in executable code without proper sanitization, creating an avenue for attackers to inject malicious payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers.
The operational impact of this reflected XSS vulnerability is significant as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the victim's browser session. Attackers can craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, will execute the injected code in the context of the vulnerable application. This creates potential for session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the application's security boundaries. The vulnerability affects the NOKIA 1350OMS R14.2 system which is likely used for network management and operations, making it a critical target for adversaries seeking to compromise network infrastructure management systems.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard reflected XSS attack patterns where attackers construct malicious URLs with encoded script payloads that are then reflected back to users through the vulnerable endpoints. These endpoints under /oms1350/* suggest the application uses a consistent URL structure for various management functions, meaning the vulnerability likely affects multiple administrative interfaces and user-facing components. The attack vector typically involves phishing emails, malicious links in communication channels, or social engineering campaigns designed to lure users into clicking compromised URLs that contain the malicious JavaScript payloads.
Security mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The recommended approach includes sanitizing all user-supplied input before processing and ensuring proper HTML encoding of output data to prevent script execution. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting script execution sources. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through spearphishing attachments and T1071.001 for application layer protocol usage. Organizations should prioritize immediate patching of the NOKIA 1350OMS R14.2 system and implement web application firewalls to monitor and block malicious payloads targeting these specific endpoints. Regular security assessments and input validation testing should be conducted to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other application components.