CVE-2023-30607 in icingaweb2-module-jira
Summary
by MITRE • 07/05/2023
icingaweb2-module-jira provides integration with Atlassian Jira. Starting in version 1.3.0 and prior to version 1.3.2, template and field configuration forms perform the deletion action before user input is validated, including the cross site request forgery token. This issue is fixed in version 1.3.2. There are no known workarounds.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-30607 affects the icingaweb2-module-jira module which facilitates integration between Icinga Web 2 and Atlassian Jira. This module enables system administrators to manage Jira issues directly from the Icinga monitoring interface, creating a seamless workflow for incident management and alert handling within monitoring environments. The flaw exists in versions 1.3.0 through 1.3.1, where the module's configuration forms exhibit a critical race condition in their validation process. The technical implementation fails to properly sequence the validation of user input before executing deletion operations, creating a window of opportunity for malicious actors to exploit this weakness.
The core technical issue stems from improper order of operations within the module's form handling mechanism. When users attempt to modify or delete template and field configurations through the web interface, the system performs deletion actions before validating the cross-site request forgery token and other input parameters. This design flaw allows attackers to craft malicious requests that bypass validation checks, potentially enabling unauthorized deletion of critical configuration elements. The vulnerability falls under CWE-691, which specifically addresses insufficient control flow management and improper sequencing of operations. The lack of proper input validation before destructive operations creates a path for privilege escalation and configuration corruption.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data loss, as it can severely compromise the integrity of monitoring systems that rely on proper Jira integration. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability could delete critical templates and field configurations, disrupting the monitoring workflow and potentially causing false negatives in alerting systems. This could lead to missed security incidents or system failures that would otherwise be detected through proper monitoring. The vulnerability also represents a significant concern for compliance and audit purposes, as unauthorized modifications to configuration settings may go undetected. According to ATT&CK framework category T1078, this vulnerability could enable adversaries to maintain persistence by modifying system configurations, while T1496 addresses the potential for data manipulation through configuration changes.
Organizations using this module should immediately upgrade to version 1.3.2 or later to remediate the vulnerability. The absence of known workarounds means that defensive measures are limited to the official patch release, making timely upgrade critical. System administrators should conduct thorough testing of the updated module to ensure compatibility with existing monitoring configurations and workflows. Additionally, organizations should implement monitoring for unauthorized configuration changes and establish proper access controls to limit who can modify Jira integration settings. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation and defensive programming practices, particularly in web applications handling administrative functions. Security teams should review similar modules and configurations for analogous race condition vulnerabilities that might exist in other integration components.