CVE-2023-44089 in Pandora FMS
Summary
by MITRE • 12/29/2023
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). It was possible to execute malicious JS code on Visual Consoles. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from 700 through 774.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/21/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2023-44089 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in Pandora FMS versions ranging from 700 through 774, specifically impacting the Visual Consoles functionality. This weakness falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79, which defines improper neutralization of input during web page generation as a primary cause of XSS vulnerabilities. The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into web pages viewed by other users, creating a persistent threat vector within the monitoring platform's user interface.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs during the web page generation process where input parameters are not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered in the Visual Consoles. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that, when processed by the application, get executed in the context of other users' browsers. This particular weakness manifests in the Visual Consoles component, which serves as a critical interface for monitoring and managing network infrastructure through Pandora FMS, making it an attractive target for adversaries seeking to compromise the monitoring environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive monitoring data, manipulate dashboard displays, and potentially escalate privileges within the monitoring system. Given that Pandora FMS serves as a network monitoring solution, successful exploitation could provide attackers with visibility into network traffic, system configurations, and operational status information that would otherwise remain protected. The vulnerability affects all versions within the specified range, indicating a widespread exposure across multiple releases of the platform.
Security practitioners should prioritize immediate remediation through official patches provided by Pandora FMS vendors, as the vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution in user contexts. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1531 - Credential Access through the use of web application vulnerabilities, while also mapping to T1059.007 - Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript, highlighting the execution methods available to attackers. Organizations should implement additional security controls including web application firewalls, input validation mechanisms, and regular security assessments to mitigate the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability underscores the importance of proper input sanitization and output encoding practices as recommended in OWASP Top 10 security guidelines, particularly for web applications handling sensitive operational data in monitoring environments.