CVE-2022-44718 in nGeniusONE
Summary
by MITRE • 01/27/2023
An issue was discovered in NetScout nGeniusONE 6.3.2 build 904. Open Redirection can occur (issue 2 of 2). After successful login, an attacker must visit the vulnerable parameter and inject a crafted payload to successfully redirect to an unknown host. The attack vector is Network, and the Attack Complexity required is High. Privileges required are administrator, User Interaction is required, and Scope is unchanged. The user must visit the vulnerable parameter and inject a crafted payload to successfully redirect to an unknown host.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-44718 affects NetScout nGeniusONE version 6.3.2 build 904 and represents a critical open redirection flaw that can be exploited by malicious actors to redirect users to malicious websites. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-601 category of Open Redirect, which is classified as a security weakness that allows attackers to redirect users to untrusted websites. The flaw exists in the authentication flow of the nGeniusONE platform, specifically within the post-login redirection mechanism that handles user navigation after successful authentication. The attack requires an administrator or user to interact with a crafted malicious link, making it a user-initiated attack vector that leverages social engineering techniques to propagate the vulnerability.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the nGeniusONE application's redirection logic. When users authenticate successfully, the application processes a redirection parameter that does not properly validate or sanitize external inputs before using them to determine the destination URL. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs containing crafted payloads that, when visited by authenticated users, will redirect them to arbitrary external domains. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity due to the need for an attacker to first obtain administrative privileges or successfully convince a user to click a malicious link, and it requires user interaction as the target must actively visit the crafted parameter. The scope remains unchanged since the redirection occurs within the same application context without affecting other system components.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple phishing attacks, as it can enable more sophisticated attack chains including credential theft, malware distribution, and further exploitation of the compromised system. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can redirect authenticated users to malicious domains that appear legitimate, potentially capturing credentials or installing malware on the victim's system. This creates a significant risk for network security monitoring environments where nGeniusONE is deployed, as the platform's administrators and users may be targeted through these redirects. The vulnerability represents a serious concern for organizations that rely on nGeniusONE for network traffic analysis and monitoring, as it undermines the trust model of the application and creates potential entry points for attackers to escalate privileges or gain unauthorized access to sensitive network data.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization of all redirection parameters, enforcement of strict URL validation to ensure destinations are within the application's trusted domain, and implementation of security headers to prevent unauthorized redirects. The recommended approach involves configuring the application to only allow redirection to pre-approved internal URLs and implementing proper logging and monitoring for suspicious redirection attempts. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to ensure that administrative privileges are properly restricted and that users cannot be easily coerced into visiting malicious links. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics, and organizations should consider implementing user awareness training to reduce the risk of successful exploitation through user interaction requirements. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the network monitoring infrastructure.