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Attack Tree Analysis for fabiomsr/drawable-optimizer

Objective: [[Attacker's Goal: Execute Arbitrary Code on Server]]

Attack Tree Visualization

[[Attacker's Goal: Execute Arbitrary Code on Server]]
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    [[Exploit Vulnerabilities in `drawable-optimizer` Dependencies]]
    ====>>>                       |
    ====>>>                       |
        +------------+------------+------------+
       [[Vulnerable  [[Vulnerable  [[Vulnerable
====>>>  `svgo`     ====>>> `oxipng`   ====>>> `pngquant`
       Version]]      Version]]      Version]]
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        |	            |	            |
       [[Exploit    [[Exploit    [[Exploit
        known CVE]]  known CVE]]  known CVE]]

Also, we should include this critical node, because it is used in multiple attack paths:

    [[Craft malicious SVG/PNG/JPEG]]

Attack Tree Path: Attacker's Goal: Execute Arbitrary Code on Server

  • Description: The ultimate objective of the attacker is to gain the ability to run arbitrary code on the server hosting the application that uses drawable-optimizer. This is the most severe outcome, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
  • Impact: High - Complete system compromise, data breaches, data loss, potential for lateral movement within the network.
  • Why Critical: This is the root of the entire attack tree and represents the worst-case scenario.

Attack Tree Path: Exploit Vulnerabilities in drawable-optimizer Dependencies

  • Description: This represents the attacker's strategy of targeting vulnerabilities within the libraries that drawable-optimizer relies on (svgo, oxipng, pngquant). This is a common and often successful attack vector because applications frequently fail to keep dependencies updated.
  • Impact: High - Exploitation of dependency vulnerabilities often leads directly to code execution.
  • Why Critical & High-Risk:
    • High Likelihood: Dependencies are a frequent source of vulnerabilities.
    • High Impact: Vulnerabilities often lead to code execution.
    • Relatively Low Effort (for the attacker): Exploiting known CVEs is often straightforward.
  • Attack Vector Details:
    • The attacker identifies that the application uses drawable-optimizer.
    • The attacker researches known vulnerabilities (CVEs) in svgo, oxipng, and pngquant.
    • The attacker determines if the application is using a vulnerable version of any of these dependencies. This might be done through:
      • Examining publicly available information (e.g., source code repositories, build files).
      • Fingerprinting the application's behavior.
      • Trying known exploit payloads.
    • If a vulnerable version is found, the attacker proceeds to exploit the specific CVE.

Attack Tree Path: Vulnerable svgo Version, Vulnerable oxipng Version, Vulnerable pngquant Version

  • Description: These nodes represent the specific state where the application is using a version of svgo, oxipng, or pngquant that contains a known, exploitable vulnerability.
  • Impact: High - The impact depends on the specific CVE, but many vulnerabilities in these image processing libraries can lead to code execution.
  • Why Critical & High-Risk: These are direct entry points for exploitation. If any of these are true, the attacker has a clear path to compromise the system.
  • Attack Vector Details:
    • The attacker focuses on a specific dependency (e.g., svgo).
    • The attacker identifies a known CVE in svgo (e.g., CVE-2023-XXXXX).
    • The attacker crafts a malicious SVG file specifically designed to trigger the vulnerability in that CVE.
    • The attacker delivers the malicious SVG file to the application (e.g., through an image upload feature).
    • The application, using the vulnerable svgo version via drawable-optimizer, processes the malicious SVG file.
    • The vulnerability is triggered, leading to code execution.

Attack Tree Path: Exploit known CVE

  • Description: This represents the actual act of exploiting the identified vulnerability in the dependency. This often involves crafting a specific input (e.g., a malicious image file) that triggers the vulnerability.
  • Impact: High - Successful exploitation typically grants the attacker code execution capabilities.
  • Why Critical: This is the final step in the attack chain, leading directly to the attacker's goal.
  • Attack Vector Details:
    • The attacker researches the details of the specific CVE.
    • The attacker may use publicly available exploit code or develop their own exploit based on the CVE details.
    • The attacker crafts the necessary input (e.g., a specially crafted SVG, PNG, or JPEG file) to trigger the vulnerability.
    • The attacker delivers this input to the application.

Attack Tree Path: Craft malicious SVG/PNG/JPEG

  • Description: This represents the creation of a specially crafted image file designed to exploit a vulnerability in one of the image processing libraries or in the way drawable-optimizer handles these files.
  • Impact: High (indirectly, as it enables other attacks). The impact depends on which vulnerability the crafted image exploits.
  • Why Critical: This is a crucial enabling step for many of the attacks. The malicious image is the weapon used to trigger the vulnerability.
  • Attack Vector Details: * The attacker understands the specifics of the target vulnerability (either in a dependency or in drawable-optimizer itself). * The attacker uses image editing tools or specialized scripts to create an image file that, when processed, will trigger the vulnerability. This might involve: * Exploiting buffer overflows. * Creating overly complex structures (for DoS). * Injecting malicious code (if the vulnerability allows it). * Using specific image features or metadata known to cause issues. * The attacker tests the crafted image (ideally in a sandboxed environment) to ensure it triggers the intended vulnerability.