CVE-2023-27150 in openCRX
Summary
by MITRE • 12/26/2023
openCRX 5.2.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Name field after creation of a Tracker in Manage Activity.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/19/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-27150 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in the openCRX 5.2.0 customer relationship management platform. This vulnerability specifically manifests within the tracker management functionality where users can create and manage activity trackers. The flaw occurs when a user inputs data into the Name field during tracker creation, which then gets rendered back to other users without proper sanitization or encoding. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as weaknesses that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications viewed by other users. This particular implementation vulnerability demonstrates a failure in input validation and output encoding practices that are fundamental to preventing XSS attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it creates a persistent threat vector within the application's activity management system. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized access to sensitive customer data. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it occurs during routine user activities such as creating trackers, making it highly likely to be exploited in real-world scenarios. The attack surface is amplified by the fact that the vulnerability affects the management interface where users would typically have elevated privileges and access to confidential business information.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to craft malicious input containing script tags or other XSS payloads within the Name field of tracker creation. When other users view the created tracker, their browsers execute the injected scripts, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of the victim. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 which describes spearphishing with malicious attachments, as attackers could potentially use this vector to deliver malicious payloads through seemingly legitimate tracker entries. The attack chain typically involves social engineering to get users to create malicious tracker entries, followed by the execution of scripts when other users view these entries.
Organizations utilizing openCRX 5.2.0 should immediately implement input sanitization measures and output encoding to prevent script execution in user-generated content fields. The recommended mitigation strategies include implementing proper HTML encoding for all user inputs before rendering them in web pages, employing Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution, and conducting regular security testing to identify similar vulnerabilities. Additionally, implementing input validation that rejects or sanitizes potentially dangerous characters and patterns in the Name field would provide immediate protection against exploitation attempts. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of applying secure coding practices throughout the application lifecycle, particularly in areas where user-generated content is processed and displayed to other users, as highlighted in OWASP Top Ten categories and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.