CVE-2023-47560 in QuMagie
Summary
by MITRE • 01/05/2024
An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect QuMagie. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to execute commands via a network.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QuMagie 2.2.1 and later
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/24/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-47560 represents a critical operating system command injection flaw within the QuMagie application platform. This security weakness specifically affects authenticated users who can leverage the vulnerability through network-based interactions to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data before incorporating it into system commands. According to industry standards, this vulnerability maps directly to CWE-77, which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to escalate privileges or compromise system integrity. The vulnerability's presence in QuMagie's authentication flow creates a dangerous attack surface where legitimate users with valid credentials can be exploited to gain unauthorized system-level access.
The technical exploitation of this command injection vulnerability occurs when authenticated users submit malicious input through network interfaces that are not adequately filtered or escaped before being processed by the application's backend systems. This allows attackers to append or inject operating system commands that execute with the privileges of the affected application. The attack vector typically involves crafting specially formatted input that bypasses normal validation checks, enabling the execution of arbitrary shell commands on the target system. The impact extends beyond simple command execution to potentially allow full system compromise, data exfiltration, or lateral movement within network environments where QuMagie is deployed. This vulnerability particularly affects systems where the application runs with elevated privileges, as the executed commands inherit those permissions, potentially enabling attackers to access sensitive system resources or manipulate critical application functions.
From an operational perspective, the exploitation of CVE-2023-47560 poses significant risks to organizations relying on QuMagie for their operations. The authenticated nature of the vulnerability means that attackers must first obtain valid user credentials, but this is often achievable through various social engineering techniques, credential stuffing attacks, or by compromising user accounts through other means. Once exploited, the vulnerability can lead to complete system compromise, data loss, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential regulatory compliance violations. The attack surface is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where QuMagie might be integrated with critical infrastructure or used for managing sensitive operational data. Organizations using affected versions of QuMagie face potential exposure to advanced persistent threats that could leverage this vulnerability to maintain long-term access to their systems.
Security remediation for CVE-2023-47560 requires immediate deployment of QuMagie version 2.2.1 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization measures to prevent command injection attacks. Organizations should implement comprehensive network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and establish strict access controls to limit the impact of compromised accounts. The fix addresses the root cause by ensuring that user input is properly escaped or sanitized before being processed by system commands, following established security practices from the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines. Additional mitigations include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security assessments, and establishing robust incident response procedures to quickly detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege models and multi-factor authentication to reduce the attack surface and limit the potential damage from credential compromise scenarios. The vulnerability's classification under the MITRE ATT&CK framework for command and scripting interpreter techniques highlights the importance of monitoring for suspicious command execution patterns and implementing behavioral analytics to detect anomalous system activities that may indicate exploitation attempts.