CVE-2022-46786 in Dashboard Server SCOM Edition
Summary
by MITRE • 02/23/2023
SquaredUp Dashboard Server SCOM edition before 5.7.1 GA allows XSS (issue 2 of 2).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/24/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-46786 affects SquaredUp Dashboard Server SCOM edition versions prior to 5.7.1 GA, representing a cross-site scripting vulnerability that poses significant security risks to organizations utilizing this monitoring platform. This issue constitutes the second of two related XSS flaws within the software, indicating a pattern of security weaknesses that require comprehensive remediation. The vulnerability specifically impacts the dashboard server component that integrates with System Center Operations Manager, creating potential attack vectors through web-based interfaces that administrators and users interact with regularly.
The technical flaw manifests through insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web application layer of SquaredUp Dashboard Server. When processing user-supplied data through web forms, API endpoints, or interactive dashboard elements, the application fails to properly sanitize or encode special characters that could be interpreted as executable script code by web browsers. This weakness allows attackers to inject malicious javascript payloads that execute within the context of other users' browser sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized administrative actions. The vulnerability follows the common pattern of XSS flaws categorized under CWE-79, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities where applications fail to properly validate or encode user input before rendering it in web pages.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data integrity concerns, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the monitoring environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain access to sensitive operational data, manipulate dashboard displays to misrepresent system health, or escalate privileges to perform administrative functions within the SCOM environment. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that SCOM dashboards typically contain critical infrastructure monitoring data, including system performance metrics, alert notifications, and configuration information that would be valuable to adversaries. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript, demonstrating how XSS flaws can be leveraged to execute malicious scripts in victim browsers.
Organizations utilizing SquaredUp Dashboard Server SCOM edition should prioritize immediate remediation through the installation of version 5.7.1 GA or later, which includes proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent XSS injection attacks. Security teams should implement additional defensive measures including web application firewalls, content security policies, and regular security scanning of web interfaces to detect potential exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and principle of least privilege access controls should be enforced to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date monitoring tools and implementing comprehensive patch management processes, particularly for applications that handle sensitive operational data and provide web-based administrative interfaces. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the monitoring infrastructure, ensuring that the overall security posture remains robust against evolving threat landscapes.