CVE-2023-2139 in Apriso
Summary
by MITRE • 04/21/2023
A reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in DELMIA Apriso Release 2017 through Release 2022 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/15/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-2139 represents a critical reflected cross-site scripting flaw within DELMIA Apriso software versions spanning from Release 2017 through 2022. This security weakness resides in the application's handling of user-supplied input within HTTP response headers, specifically affecting the software's authentication and session management mechanisms. The flaw enables malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser session, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive operational data. The vulnerability manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize and validate input parameters before incorporating them into dynamic web content, creating an attack surface that can be exploited through various delivery vectors including malicious links, email attachments, or compromised web pages. This reflected XSS vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which categorizes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where operational technology systems handle sensitive manufacturing and production data. The attack vector typically involves crafting malicious URLs containing script payloads that, when clicked by an authenticated user, are reflected back by the vulnerable application and executed in the user's browser context.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to craft specifically formatted input that gets reflected back to the user without proper sanitization or encoding. When a user accesses a maliciously crafted URL containing XSS payload, the application processes the input and includes it in the HTTP response without adequate validation, allowing the malicious script to execute within the user's browser session. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is not stored on the server but is instead delivered via an HTTP response, making it particularly challenging to detect through traditional security monitoring approaches. This vulnerability affects the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions within the application's context. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable more sophisticated attacks such as credential theft, session fixation, or even privilege escalation within the application's operational environment.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-2139 in industrial environments using DELMIA Apriso systems can be severe, particularly given the software's role in manufacturing and production management. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to production data, manipulate operational workflows, or disrupt manufacturing processes through session hijacking or data exfiltration. The vulnerability's potential for privilege escalation makes it particularly dangerous in environments where users have elevated access rights to critical manufacturing systems. Organizations utilizing these software versions face increased risk of industrial espionage, production disruption, and compliance violations, especially in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical manufacturing where operational technology security is paramount. The vulnerability affects not only individual user sessions but could potentially compromise entire production environments if attackers gain access to administrative accounts. This threat is exacerbated by the fact that many industrial environments lack comprehensive web application security monitoring, making detection and mitigation of such reflected XSS attacks more challenging.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding controls to prevent malicious scripts from being executed within the application's web interface. The recommended approach involves implementing comprehensive parameter validation for all user-supplied input, particularly in HTTP response headers and URL parameters that are reflected back to users. Security measures should include the implementation of Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. Regular security updates and patches should be applied immediately upon availability, with particular attention to the vendor's official security advisories and release notes. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect anomalous traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments including web application penetration testing to identify additional vulnerabilities within their industrial control systems and operational technology environments. The implementation of web application firewalls and security monitoring solutions can help detect and block malicious requests before they can exploit the reflected XSS vulnerability. Additionally, user education and awareness programs should be implemented to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks that could leverage this vulnerability, particularly in environments where users may be targeted through phishing campaigns or malicious links. These security measures align with ATT&CK framework techniques related to initial access through web application exploitation and privilege escalation through session manipulation.