CVE-2023-0125 in Gerencia Web
Summary
by MITRE • 01/10/2023
A vulnerability was found in Control iD Panel. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument Nome leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-217717 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/19/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-0125 affects the Control iD Panel web interface component, specifically targeting an unknown functionality that processes user input through a parameter named Nome. This cross-site scripting vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability's classification as a remote exploit means that attackers can leverage this weakness without requiring physical access to the system or direct network proximity to the affected device.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the web interface component of the Control iD Panel. When the Nome parameter is manipulated by an attacker, the system fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before rendering it in the web page context. This allows malicious JavaScript code to be executed within the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the web interface component, making it accessible through standard web browser interactions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it creates potential pathways for more sophisticated attacks within the network ecosystem. Remote exploitation capabilities mean that threat actors can target users from anywhere on the internet without requiring local network access, significantly expanding the attack surface. The public disclosure of the exploit further amplifies the risk, as security researchers and malicious actors alike can leverage the known vulnerability to compromise affected systems. This vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and can enable attackers to establish persistent access to the Control iD Panel environment, potentially compromising the entire security infrastructure it protects.
Organizations utilizing Control iD Panel systems should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, output encoding, and the implementation of Content Security Policies to prevent script execution. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for scripting languages. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious input patterns, while conducting comprehensive network scans to identify potentially compromised systems. Regular security updates and patches from the vendor remain essential, though organizations should maintain defensive measures regardless of patch status to protect against zero-day exploitation attempts.