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CVE-2022-40605: n/a in n/a

Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2022-40605cvecve-2022-40605
Published: Mon Oct 17 2022 (10/17/2022, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: n/a
Product: n/a

Description

MITRE CALDERA before 4.1.0 allows XSS in the Operations tab and/or Debrief plugin via a crafted operation name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-40606.

AI-Powered Analysis

AILast updated: 07/06/2025, 13:26:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-40605 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in MITRE CALDERA versions prior to 4.1.0. The vulnerability specifically affects the Operations tab and/or the Debrief plugin within the CALDERA platform. It arises when an attacker crafts a malicious operation name that is improperly sanitized or escaped, allowing the injection of arbitrary scripts into the web interface. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2022-40606, indicating a separate flaw in the same or related components. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 reflects a medium severity, with an attack vector of network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), but requiring user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity, but not availability. Exploitation could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a legitimate user's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data leakage within the CALDERA environment. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or vendor-specific mitigations are provided in the data. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79, which is the standard classification for XSS issues. MITRE CALDERA is an automated adversary emulation platform used primarily for cybersecurity testing and red teaming, meaning the affected software is typically deployed in controlled environments rather than broad production systems.

Potential Impact

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2022-40605 depends largely on the adoption of MITRE CALDERA within their cybersecurity operations. Organizations using CALDERA for red teaming or adversary simulation could face risks of session compromise or unauthorized manipulation of operation data if attackers can trick users into interacting with maliciously crafted operation names. This could undermine the integrity of security testing results and potentially expose sensitive operational details. While the vulnerability does not directly affect availability, the confidentiality and integrity impacts could lead to trust issues in security assessments and potential lateral movement if attackers leverage the XSS to escalate privileges or pivot within internal networks. Given that CALDERA is a niche tool, the overall impact is limited to organizations with mature cybersecurity programs that deploy this platform. However, in critical sectors such as finance, government, and critical infrastructure within Europe, where red teaming is integral to security posture, exploitation could have significant operational and reputational consequences.

Mitigation Recommendations

Organizations should upgrade MITRE CALDERA to version 4.1.0 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed. In the absence of an official patch, administrators should implement strict input validation and output encoding on operation names within the Operations tab and Debrief plugin to prevent script injection. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in the CALDERA web interface. Limit user privileges and access to the CALDERA platform to trusted personnel only, reducing the risk of exposure to malicious inputs. Additionally, educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted links or operation names within the platform. Regularly audit and monitor CALDERA logs for unusual activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. Network segmentation of CALDERA instances can also reduce the potential impact of a successful attack.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2022-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
Cisa Enriched
true
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 682cd0fb1484d88663aec867

Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:07 PM

Last enriched: 7/6/2025, 1:26:17 PM

Last updated: 8/11/2025, 11:44:27 AM

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