CVE-2023-51906 in YonBIP
Summary
by MITRE • 01/20/2024
An issue in yonyou YonBIP v3_23.05 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the ServiceDispatcherServlet uap.framework.rc.itf.IResourceManager component.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-51906 resides within the yonyou YonBIP v3_23.05 software platform, representing a critical remote code execution flaw that exposes organizations to significant operational risks. This vulnerability specifically affects the ServiceDispatcherServlet component, which serves as a critical interface for handling remote requests within the YonBIP framework. The affected IResourceManager interface demonstrates a dangerous lack of proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms, creating an attack surface that malicious actors can exploit to gain unauthorized control over affected systems. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied data passed through the ServiceDispatcherServlet, which processes requests destined for the IResourceManager component.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the injection of crafted scripts that bypass existing security controls within the YonBIP framework. When a remote attacker sends malicious input to the ServiceDispatcherServlet endpoint, the system fails to properly validate or sanitize the incoming data before processing it through the IResourceManager component. This failure creates a path for arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to run malicious commands on the affected server with the privileges of the running application. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates at the framework level, potentially affecting all applications built on or integrated with the vulnerable YonBIP platform. The flaw manifests as a direct result of improper handling of serialized data and lacks adequate security controls to prevent malicious code injection.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-51906 extends beyond immediate system compromise, potentially leading to complete organizational breaches and data exfiltration. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can establish persistent backdoors, escalate privileges, and move laterally within networks to access additional systems and sensitive information. The remote nature of the attack means that organizations cannot rely on network segmentation or local access controls to prevent exploitation, as the vulnerability can be triggered from any location with network connectivity to the affected system. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-94, which describes the weakness of "Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')" and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for "Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript', indicating that attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute malicious scripts and commands. Organizations using YonBIP v3_23.05 may face regulatory compliance issues and potential legal consequences if data breaches occur as a result of this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-51906 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected YonBIP platform to address the underlying input validation flaws in the ServiceDispatcherServlet component. Organizations should implement network-level controls including firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor and restrict access to the affected servlet endpoints until patches are deployed. Additional defensive measures include implementing application whitelisting policies, disabling unnecessary services, and conducting thorough network segmentation to limit the potential blast radius of successful exploitation attempts. Security teams should also establish monitoring procedures to detect anomalous behavior patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, particularly focusing on unusual script execution patterns and unexpected network connections. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper input validation and the need for comprehensive security testing of framework components before deployment in production environments, aligning with industry standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks for application security.