MobileIron 4.5.4 Device Registration regpin Cross Site Scripting

scip AG Vulnerability ID 10847 (10/28/2013)
http://www.scip.ch/en/?vuldb.10847

I. INTRODUCTION

MobileIron is a commercial solution to provide secure access to mobile users in corporate environments.

More information is available on the official web site at the following URL:

http://www.mobileiron.com/

II. DESCRIPTION

Pascal Schaufelberger at scip AG found a cross site scripting vulnerability in the older release 4.5.4.

An attacker is able to inject arbitrary script code without former authentication.

III. SCORING

CVSSv2 Base Score: 7.5 (CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
CVSSv2 Temp Score: 5.9 (CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C)

IV. EXPLOITATION

The attack requires access to the device registration form. The attack attempt can be initiated with the following url:

https://www.example.com/mifs/c/i/reg/reg.html?regpin=12345"><script>alert('scip')</script>

V. IMPACT

This is a traditional reflected cross site scripting vulnerability, which allows the injection of arbitrary script code. An attacker might be able to alter the behavior of the web site and might therefore attack visitors.

VI. DETECTION

Cross site scripting pattern in the regpin field should be detected and eliminated. Most security solutions provide this function out of the box.

VII. SOLUTION

This issue got fixed in release 5.1.0 without further notification. Current release is 5.8, which has been available since October 2013.

VIII. VENDOR RESPONSE

The issue has been reported to the vendor via email. The communication was very efficient and friendly.

After exchange of technical details the vendor informed that this issue was known already and has been patched without further notice.

IX. SOURCES

scip AG - Security is our Business
http://www.scip.ch

scip AG - Vulnerability Database
http://www.scip.ch/en/?vuldb.10847

X. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE

2013/09/28 Identification of the vulnerability
2013/10/14 First contact to MobileIron via Twitter
2013/10/15 Got mail address of MobileIron security contact
2013/10/16 Initial confirmation of our submission by MobileIron
2013/10/18 Detailed description of further actions by MobileIron
2013/10/18 Confirmation of next steps by scip AG
2013/10/28 Public disclosure of the advisory

XI. CREDITS

The vulnerability has been discovered by Pascal Schaufelberger.

Pascal Schaufelberger, scip AG, Zuerich, Switzerland
pasc-at-scip.ch
http://www.scip.ch

The disclosure process has been handled by Marc Ruef.

Marc Ruef, scip AG, Zuerich, Switzerland
maru-at-scip.ch
http://www.scip.ch

A1. LEGAL NOTICES

Copyright (c) 2002-2013 scip AG, Switzerland.

Permission is granted for the re-distribution of this alert. It may not
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The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate at the time
of publishing based on currently available information. There are no
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publisher accepts any liability for any direct, indirect or
consequential loss or damage from use of or reliance on this advisory.