CVE-2023-6123
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an improper input neutralization vulnerability (Cross-Site Scripting) in OpenText ALM Octane versions 16.2.100 and above. Attackers can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or redirection to malicious sites. Organizations using affected OpenText ALM Octane versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- OpenText ALM Octane
📦 What is this software?
Alm Octane by Opentext
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Cross-site scripting attacks resulting in session hijacking, credential theft, or client-side malware delivery.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, output encoding, and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
CWE-79 typically indicates relatively straightforward exploitation once details are known.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000026128?language=en_US
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review vendor advisory KM000026128
2. Download and apply the latest security patch from OpenText
3. Restart ALM Octane services
4. Verify patch installation
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Enhancement
allImplement additional input validation and output encoding for user-supplied data
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with XSS protection rules to filter malicious requests
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate ALM Octane instances from internet access
- Implement strict network segmentation and access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check ALM Octane version against affected range (16.2.100+)Check Version:
Check ALM Octane administration console or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is updated beyond vulnerable range and test XSS vectors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual script injection patterns in web logs
- Multiple failed XSS attempts
- Suspicious user agent strings
Network Indicators:
- Malformed HTTP requests with script tags
- Unusual outbound connections from ALM Octane server
SIEM Query:
source="alm_octane_logs" AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")