CVE-2015-2918: Clickjacking Vulnerability in com.orientechnologies:orientdb-studio
Summary
CVE-2015-2918: OrientDB Studio web management interface is vulnerable to clickjacking attacks. Affects com.orientechnologies:orientdb-studio across 2 version ranges.
< 2.0.15
>= 2.1.0, < 2.1.1
Fixed in 2.0.15 or 2.1.1, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
com.orientechnologies:orientdb-studio is a component of OrientDB Server Community Edition, a multi-model database management system. It provides a web-based Studio interface for managing and interacting with the database. The vulnerability in orientdb-studio allows for clickjacking attacks, where an attacker can trick a user into unknowingly performing actions on the Studio interface.
Vulnerability Detail
The Studio component in OrientDB Server Community Edition before 2.0.15 and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 does not properly restrict use of FRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web site. Clickjacking is a technique that allows an attacker to overlay malicious content on top of a legitimate website, tricking users into performing unintended actions. In this case, an attacker can create a malicious website that embeds the Studio interface in a hidden frame, and then trick users into interacting with the hidden interface, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data leakage.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 2.0.152.0.15 -
>= 2.1.0, < 2.1.12.1.1
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed versions as mentioned above.
Conclusion
The clickjacking vulnerability in com.orientechnologies:orientdb-studio allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web site. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to the fixed versions of OrientDB Server Community Edition. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Clickjacking is a technique where an attacker tricks a user into unknowingly performing actions on a web page by overlaying malicious content on top of a legitimate website.
An attacker can create a malicious website that embeds the Studio interface in a hidden frame. When a user visits the malicious website, they may unknowingly interact with the hidden Studio interface, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data leakage.
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can trick users into performing unintended actions on the Studio interface, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data leakage.
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed versions as mentioned above.
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