CVE-2018-17288 : Security Advisory and Response

Kofax Front Office Server version 4.1.1.11.0.5212 is affected by multiple authenticated stored XSS vulnerabilities in both the Thin Client and Administration Console.

Understanding CVE-2018-17288

This CVE involves authenticated stored XSS vulnerabilities in specific components of Kofax Front Office Server.

What is CVE-2018-17288?

The vulnerabilities exist in the "Filename" field in /Kofax/KFS/ThinClient/document/upload/ in the Thin Client and the "DeviceName" field in /Kofax/KFS/Admin/DeviceService/device/ in the Administration Console.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17288

These vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of the user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17288

Kofax Front Office Server version 4.1.1.11.0.5212 is susceptible to the following:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerabilities allow for authenticated stored XSS attacks, enabling threat actors to inject and execute malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Kofax Front Office Server
Versions: 4.1.1.11.0.5212

Exploitation Mechanism

Thin Client: Exploitable via the "Filename" field in /Kofax/KFS/ThinClient/document/upload/
Administration Console: Vulnerable through the "DeviceName" field in /Kofax/KFS/Admin/DeviceService/device/

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2018-17288.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable components.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
Monitor and analyze user activities for suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Kofax Front Office Server to the latest secure version.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Kofax to address the identified vulnerabilities.