CVE-2023-22843: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Threat Intelligence rules in Guardian/CMC before 22.6.2

Published Aug 9, 2023
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Updated

An authenticated attacker with administrative access to the appliance can inject malicious JavaScript code inside the definition of a Threat Intelligence rule, that will later be executed by another legitimate user viewing the details of such a rule. An attacker may be able to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users. JavaScript injection was possible in the content for Yara rules, while limited HTML injection has been proven for packet and STYX rules. The injected code will be executed in the context of the authenticated victim's session.

Other sources

An authenticated attacker with administrative access to the web management interface can inject malicious JavaScript code inside the definition of a Threat Intelligence rule, that will be stored and can later be executed by another legitimate user viewing the details of such a rule. Via stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), an attacker may be able to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users and/or gather sensitive information. JavaScript injection was possible in the contents for Yara rules, while limited HTML injection has been proven for packet and STYX rules.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nozominetworks Cmc<22.6.2
Nozominetworks Guardian<22.6.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to v22.6.2 or later.

Event History

Aug 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:46 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22843?

CVE-2023-22843 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker with administrative access to inject malicious JavaScript code into a Threat Intelligence rule.

2

How does CVE-2023-22843 work?

An attacker with administrative access can inject malicious JavaScript code into a Threat Intelligence rule, which will later be executed by another legitimate user viewing the details of that rule.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22843?

CVE-2023-22843 has a severity rating of 4.8 out of 10, which is considered medium.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-22843?

Nozominetworks Cmc version up to 22.6.2 and Nozominetworks Guardian version up to 22.6.2 are affected by CVE-2023-22843.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-22843?

To fix CVE-2023-22843, it is recommended to update Nozominetworks Cmc and Nozominetworks Guardian to versions beyond 22.6.2 where the vulnerability is patched.

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