CVE-2023-5789 in 707GR1
Summary
by MITRE • 10/26/2023
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Dragon Path 707GR1 up to 20231022. Affected is an unknown function of the component Ping Diagnostics. The manipulation of the argument Host Address with the input >> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-243594 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/18/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-5789 represents a cross site scripting flaw within the Dragon Path 707GR1 device firmware version up to 20231022. This issue specifically affects the Ping Diagnostics component where an improper input validation mechanism exists in the Host Address argument handling. The vulnerability classification as problematic indicates significant security implications that require immediate attention from system administrators and security professionals responsible for network infrastructure protection.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through manipulation of the Host Address parameter in the Ping Diagnostics function. When an attacker supplies malicious input containing script code within the Host Address field, the system fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before processing or displaying it. This allows arbitrary script code execution within the context of a victim's browser session, enabling attackers to perform actions such as stealing session cookies, defacing web interfaces, or redirecting users to malicious sites. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access to the device or network credentials to carry out attacks, significantly expanding the attack surface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it compromises the integrity of network diagnostic tools that are critical for system maintenance and troubleshooting. Network administrators relying on the Ping Diagnostics functionality may inadvertently expose their systems to persistent threats when conducting routine network monitoring activities. The vulnerability affects not only the immediate device but also potentially impacts the broader network infrastructure as attackers could use this vector to establish persistent access points or launch further attacks against connected systems. This represents a critical weakness in network device security that undermines the trustworthiness of diagnostic tools used for network health assessment.
Security mitigations for CVE-2023-5789 should prioritize immediate firmware updates from Dragon Path to address the root cause of the input validation flaw. Organizations should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of vulnerable devices to untrusted networks. Input sanitization measures including proper HTML escaping and validation of user-supplied data should be enforced within the Ping Diagnostics component. Network monitoring solutions should be configured to detect and alert on suspicious traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of all network devices to identify similar input validation issues that may exist within other components. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross site scripting vulnerabilities, and follows ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script injection attacks. The public disclosure of the exploit through VDB-243594 indicates that threat actors are actively leveraging this vulnerability, making immediate remediation essential for maintaining network security posture.