CVE-2024-11071

Remediation/Mitigation Strategy for CVE-2024-11071: Permissive Cross-domain Policy in DestinyECM

Vulnerability Description:

  • Name: CVE-2024-11071: Permissive Cross-domain Policy with Untrusted Domains
  • Affected Product: DestinyECM solution by Cyberdigm (version details may vary due to customization)
  • Description: A permissive cross-domain policy in the DestinyECM local API server allows Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. This can probabilistically enable JSON Hijacking (aka JavaScript Hijacking) through forged web pages.

Severity:

  • CVSS Score: 8.8 (High)
  • Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Known Exploit:

  • CSRF attack via a forged web page to hijack JSON data. Attack complexity is low, requiring only user interaction (clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised site).

Remediation/Mitigation Strategy:

  1. Apply Patch/Update:

    • Contact Cyberdigm immediately to obtain and apply the official patch or update that addresses CVE-2024-11071. This is the primary and most effective solution.
    • Due to potential customization, confirm the patch is compatible with your specific DestinyECM implementation.

  2. Restrict Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS):

    • Goal: Tighten the CORS policy to only allow requests from trusted domains.
    • Implementation:
      • Configure the DestinyECM server to explicitly define the allowed origin(s) in the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header.
      • Do not use * as the allowed origin in production environments. List only the specific, trusted domains that need to access the API.
      • Review other CORS-related headers (e.g., Access-Control-Allow-Methods, Access-Control-Allow-Headers) and ensure they are appropriately configured to restrict allowed HTTP methods and headers.

  3. Implement Robust CSRF Protection:

    • Goal: Prevent attackers from forging requests on behalf of authenticated users.
    • Implementation:
      • CSRF Tokens: Implement synchronized token pattern. Generate a unique, unpredictable token for each user session. Embed this token as a hidden field in all forms and as a custom header in AJAX requests. Validate the token on the server-side before processing any requests.
      • SameSite Cookie Attribute: Set the SameSite attribute on cookies to Strict or Lax to prevent the browser from sending cookies with cross-site requests. Strict provides the strongest protection, but Lax may be more compatible with certain user workflows.
      • Double Submit Cookie: Use a cryptographic cookie to verify the request origin.

  4. Input Validation and Output Encoding:

    • Goal: Prevent injection attacks and ensure data is handled securely.
    • Implementation:
      • Thoroughly validate all user inputs on both the client-side and server-side.
      • Encode all output before rendering it in the browser to prevent XSS vulnerabilities. This reduces the effectiveness of any injected javascript.

  5. Regular Security Audits and Penetration Testing:

    • Goal: Proactively identify and address vulnerabilities.
    • Implementation:
      • Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing of the DestinyECM system to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. Include a focus on CSRF and JSON Hijacking scenarios.
      • Engage with Cyberdigm to stay informed about security updates and best practices.

  6. User Education:

    • Goal: Reduce the risk of users falling victim to CSRF attacks.
    • Implementation:
      • Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites.
      • Encourage users to use strong, unique passwords and to keep their browsers and operating systems up-to-date.

  7. Web Application Firewall (WAF):

    • Goal: Provide an additional layer of defense against web-based attacks.
    • Implementation:
      • Deploy a WAF in front of the DestinyECM application. Configure the WAF to detect and block CSRF attempts, XSS attacks, and other common web vulnerabilities. Ensure the WAF rules are regularly updated.

Monitoring:

  • Monitor server logs for suspicious activity, such as unusual request patterns or attempts to access sensitive data from unauthorized origins.
  • Implement intrusion detection systems (IDS) to alert on potential attacks.

Timeline:

  • Immediate: Apply temporary mitigations (CORS restriction, review configurations)
  • Within 1 week: Apply official patch/update from Cyberdigm.
  • Ongoing: Implement robust CSRF protection, perform regular security audits, user education, and monitoring.

Assigner

  • FSI <09832df1-09c1-45b4-8a85-16c601d30feb>

Date

  • Published Date: 2025-04-07 06:02:06
  • Updated Date: 2025-04-07 14:17:50

More Details

CVE-2024-11071