CVE-2022-45925 in Content Suite Platform
Summary
by MITRE • 01/19/2023
An issue was discovered in OpenText Content Suite Platform 22.1 (16.2.19.1803). The action xmlexport accepts the parameter requestContext. If this parameter is present, the response includes most of the HTTP headers sent to the server and some of the CGI variables like remote_adde and server_name, which is an information disclosure.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-45925 affects OpenText Content Suite Platform version 22.1, specifically within the xmlexport action functionality. This issue represents a significant information disclosure vulnerability that arises from improper handling of user-supplied parameters within the web application's response mechanism. The vulnerability exists in the platform's processing of the requestContext parameter, which when provided to the xmlexport action, triggers an unintended exposure of sensitive server metadata in the HTTP response.
The technical flaw manifests through the xmlexport action's inadequate sanitization of the requestContext parameter, allowing it to influence the response content in a way that reveals internal server information. When this parameter is present, the system includes substantial portions of the HTTP headers and CGI variables such as remote_addr and server_name within the response payload. This behavior directly violates security principles by exposing server configuration details and client connection metadata that should remain confidential. The vulnerability can be categorized under CWE-200, Information Exposure, and more specifically aligns with CWE-312, Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information, as sensitive data is inadvertently transmitted in the response without proper access controls or encryption.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it provides attackers with valuable reconnaissance data that can be leveraged for subsequent attacks. The exposed HTTP headers may reveal server software versions, security headers, and other configuration details that could be used to identify specific vulnerabilities or attack vectors. The CGI variables like remote_addr expose client IP addresses and server names, which can aid in mapping network topology and identifying potential targets within the internal infrastructure. This information disclosure can facilitate various attack patterns including but not limited to reconnaissance for privilege escalation, targeted exploitation of known vulnerabilities, and social engineering attacks that rely on understanding the system's architecture and configuration.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1083, File and Directory Discovery, as it reveals server configuration information that could be used to understand the system's file structure and operational environment. The vulnerability also maps to ATT&CK technique T1592, Gather Victim Host Information, since it exposes details about the server environment that would normally be protected from external access. Organizations using OpenText Content Suite Platform 22.1 should consider this vulnerability as a critical risk that could enable attackers to perform more sophisticated attacks by understanding the underlying infrastructure and configuration details.
The recommended mitigations include implementing proper input validation and parameter sanitization for the requestContext parameter within the xmlexport action. The system should be configured to reject or sanitize any user-supplied parameters that could influence response content, particularly those that might expose server metadata. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the xmlexport functionality. Additionally, regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar parameter handling issues that might exist in other components of the application. The vendor should provide a patch or update that addresses this information disclosure vulnerability by ensuring that no sensitive server information is exposed in response content regardless of parameter values.