CVE-2024-39734 in Datacap Navigator
Summary
by MITRE • 07/14/2024
IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 296001.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/18/2024
IBM Datacap Navigator versions 9.1.5 through 9.1.9 contain a critical security flaw that violates fundamental web application security principles by failing to implement proper cookie security attributes. This vulnerability stems from the application's inability to set the secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies, creating a significant attack surface that directly contravenes industry security standards including CWE-614, which specifically addresses insecure cookies. The flaw allows attackers to exploit the absence of the secure flag, which should prevent cookies from being transmitted over unencrypted HTTP connections, thereby enabling man-in-the-middle attacks and session hijacking scenarios. The vulnerability manifests when users navigate to malicious websites or are directed through crafted http:// links that can capture these unprotected session tokens. When users access these malicious links, the browser automatically includes the vulnerable session cookies in the HTTP request, allowing attackers to intercept and decode the cookie values through network traffic snooping. This issue directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001, which describes credential access through spearphishing attachments, and T1046, which covers network service discovery. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it requires minimal user interaction, as simply visiting a malicious website or clicking on a crafted link can compromise session integrity. The vulnerability affects all supported versions of IBM Datacap Navigator, indicating a systemic security flaw in the application's session management implementation that fails to adhere to basic security hygiene practices. Organizations utilizing these versions face significant risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data and business processes that rely on the Navigator application for document management and workflow automation. The lack of proper cookie security attributes creates an environment where attackers can establish persistent access to user sessions, potentially leading to full system compromise and unauthorized data manipulation. The impact extends beyond simple session theft, as these authorization tokens likely grant access to business-critical document repositories and workflow systems. This vulnerability underscores the critical importance of implementing proper cookie security attributes including the secure flag, HttpOnly flag, and SameSite attributes as recommended by OWASP and other security frameworks. Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including enforcing HTTPS across all application interfaces, implementing proper cookie security configurations, and conducting comprehensive security assessments of their Datacap Navigator deployments. The vulnerability represents a fundamental failure in secure coding practices and demonstrates the need for regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate similar flaws in enterprise applications.