CVE-2023-47459 in Discovery
Summary
by MITRE • 01/16/2024
An issue in Knovos Discovery v.22.67.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the /DiscoveryReview/Service/CaseManagement.svc/GetProductSiteName component.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-47459 affects Knovos Discovery version 22.67.0 and represents a sensitive data exposure issue within the application's web service interface. This flaw exists in the /DiscoveryReview/Service/CaseManagement.svc/GetProductSiteName endpoint, which is part of the service layer responsible for managing case-related information within the discovery platform. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to access sensitive information that should typically be restricted to authorized users only, potentially exposing confidential data about product sites and their associated configurations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and access control mechanisms within the web service component. When the GetProductSiteName service endpoint processes requests, it fails to properly authenticate or authorize incoming requests before returning sensitive information. This represents a classic case of insufficient access control as classified under CWE-284, where improper permissions allow unauthorized access to protected resources. The service appears to operate without proper session validation or API key verification, making it susceptible to exploitation by any remote attacker who can craft appropriate requests to the vulnerable endpoint.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the exposed sensitive information could include product site names, configuration details, and potentially other metadata that could be leveraged in subsequent attacks. Attackers could use the leaked information to map the target environment, identify system components, and potentially discover other vulnerable services within the same infrastructure. This information disclosure could facilitate advanced persistent threat campaigns where attackers use the exposed data to plan more sophisticated attacks against the organization's discovery platform and associated systems.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and T1592 (Gather Victim Host Information) as attackers can use the exposed information to better understand the target environment. The vulnerability also represents a potential stepping stone for privilege escalation attacks, as the leaked information could be used to identify other services or components that might be more vulnerable to exploitation. Organizations using Knovos Discovery v.22.67.0 should consider this vulnerability as part of a broader security assessment to understand how attackers might use the exposed information to compromise additional systems within their network infrastructure.
The recommended mitigations for this vulnerability include implementing proper authentication and authorization checks before returning sensitive information, adding input validation to prevent malformed requests, and applying the latest security patches provided by Knovos. Organizations should also conduct network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable service, implement monitoring and logging for unusual access patterns, and perform regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of their discovery platform. Additionally, the service should be configured with appropriate access controls and rate limiting to prevent automated exploitation attempts.