CVE-2023-47707 in Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 12/20/2023
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 271522.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/20/2023
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager version 4.3 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that represents a critical security weakness in the web-based user interface. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws where untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web pages without proper validation or sanitization. The flaw exists in the web application's input handling mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious JavaScript code through user-controllable parameters within the interface.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when authenticated users interact with the web UI and can manipulate input fields or parameters that are not properly sanitized before being rendered back to the browser. When the vulnerable application processes user-supplied data and reflects it back in the web response without adequate encoding or validation, it creates an environment where attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the victim's browser session. This particular weakness enables attackers to manipulate the intended functionality of the application and potentially gain access to sensitive information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it specifically targets the trust boundary of the application. When an attacker successfully injects malicious JavaScript, they can leverage the trusted session context to perform actions that would normally be restricted to legitimate users. The vulnerability creates conditions where credentials or other sensitive session data could be disclosed to the attacker, potentially leading to complete compromise of the Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager environment. This risk is particularly concerning given that the application manages cryptographic key lifecycle processes which are fundamental to enterprise security infrastructure.
Organizations utilizing IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager version 4.3 should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding controls to prevent malicious script injection. The recommended approach involves implementing proper sanitization of all user inputs and ensuring that any data reflected back to the browser is appropriately encoded to prevent script execution. Security teams should also consider implementing content security policies to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts within the application context. Additionally, regular security updates and patches from IBM should be applied promptly to address the underlying vulnerability. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1059.007 for scripting and T1566 for credential access, highlighting the potential for both code execution and information disclosure attacks. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments to identify any other applications within their environment that may be similarly vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks and ensure comprehensive patch management procedures are in place to protect against such threats.