CVE-2023-1287 in Live Collaboration
Summary
by MITRE • 03/09/2023
An XSL template vulnerability in ENOVIA Live Collaboration V6R2013xE allows Remote Code Execution.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-1287 represents a critical security flaw within ENOVIA Live Collaboration V6R2013xE, a product designed for collaborative engineering and product lifecycle management. This issue manifests as an XSL template vulnerability that creates a remote code execution vector, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without requiring authentication. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the XSL template processing functionality, which is commonly used for transforming and rendering data in web applications.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when malicious XSL templates are submitted to the application through vulnerable input points, typically via web forms or API endpoints that process user-supplied data. When the application processes these templates, it fails to properly validate or sanitize the input, allowing attackers to inject malicious code that gets executed within the context of the web server. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-94, which specifically addresses "Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')" and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for "Command and Scripting Interpreter: XSL Scripting," indicating the attack vector involves manipulation of XSL template processing. The flaw exists in the application's template engine where it directly evaluates user-provided XSL content without adequate security controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and potentially catastrophic for organizations relying on ENOVIA Live Collaboration for critical engineering and design work. Successful exploitation could result in complete system compromise, allowing attackers to gain persistent access to sensitive product data, intellectual property, and engineering designs. The remote nature of the vulnerability means that attackers can exploit it from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access or prior authentication. Organizations may face significant data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential loss of competitive advantage due to exposure of proprietary engineering information. The vulnerability also poses risks to supply chain integrity, as compromised systems could be used to attack downstream partners or customers within the collaborative ecosystem.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-1287 should focus on immediate patching of the affected software version, as vendors typically release security updates to address such flaws. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable application and employ web application firewalls to monitor and filter potentially malicious XSL template submissions. Input validation and sanitization measures must be strengthened to prevent user-supplied content from being processed as executable code. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any additional instances of similar flaws within the application's template processing capabilities. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and static code analysis should be implemented to detect similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. The mitigation approach should also include monitoring for exploitation attempts and implementing least privilege access controls to minimize potential damage from successful attacks. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing automated patch management processes to ensure timely deployment of security updates and maintain detailed logs for forensic analysis in case of compromise.