CVE-2022-47559 in ekorCCP
Summary
by MITRE • 09/19/2023
** UNSUPPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Lack of device control over web requests in ekorCCP and ekorRCI, allowing an attacker to create customised requests to execute malicious actions when a user is logged in, affecting availability, privacy and integrity.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/21/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-47559 represents a critical weakness in the ekorCCP and ekorRCI systems that fundamentally undermines the security posture of web applications relying on these components. This flaw stems from inadequate device control mechanisms that govern how web requests are processed and validated within the application architecture. The vulnerability exists in the absence of proper request validation and authorization controls that should normally prevent unauthorized modifications to request parameters during user sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through insufficient input sanitization and validation processes that allow attackers to manipulate web requests in real-time while users remain authenticated. This weakness enables malicious actors to construct custom request payloads that bypass normal security controls, effectively granting them unauthorized access to system resources and functionalities. The flaw operates at the application layer where user sessions are maintained, making it particularly dangerous as it leverages existing authenticated sessions to execute unauthorized operations. This type of vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which describes SQL injection vulnerabilities, and more broadly with CWE-284, which covers improper access control mechanisms. The attack vector is particularly insidious because it operates within the context of legitimate user sessions, making detection significantly more challenging.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends across all three core principles of information security. Availability is compromised as attackers can potentially disrupt system operations through crafted requests that may trigger denial of service conditions or resource exhaustion. Privacy is severely affected since unauthorized request manipulation can lead to data leakage through unauthorized data access patterns or information disclosure mechanisms. Integrity suffers as malicious actors can modify system behavior through crafted requests that alter data processing flows or execute unauthorized operations. The vulnerability essentially allows for privilege escalation and unauthorized system manipulation that can result in complete system compromise. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1566 which covers phishing, as the vulnerability can be exploited through session hijacking or social engineering to gain unauthorized access.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-47559 must focus on implementing robust input validation and request integrity controls. Organizations should deploy comprehensive web application firewalls that can monitor and filter suspicious request patterns, implement proper session management controls with short-lived tokens and session binding mechanisms, and establish strict request parameter validation at multiple layers of the application architecture. The implementation of proper access control lists and role-based permissions should be enforced to ensure that even if request manipulation occurs, unauthorized operations remain blocked. Additionally, regular security testing including penetration testing and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in the application code. The solution must include logging and monitoring capabilities that can detect anomalous request patterns indicative of exploitation attempts, ensuring that any unauthorized modifications to web requests are immediately flagged and investigated. These controls should be implemented in accordance with security standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001 to ensure comprehensive protection against similar attack vectors.