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Attack Tree Analysis for alvarotrigo/fullpage.js

Objective: Manipulate UI/State via fullPage.js (Critical Node)

Attack Tree Visualization

                                      [Attacker's Goal: Manipulate UI/State via fullPage.js]*
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  [Exploit Callbacks/Events]*                 
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[Hijack       [Trigger      
  Navigation]   Unintended    
  Callbacks]    Actions]*                         
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[Modify         [Execute     
  window.        Arbitrary    
  location]*     JavaScript]*                      
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===Redirect to    ===Inject      
  Malicious      Malicious    
  Page]*          Code]*        
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[Phishing]*      [XSS, if     
                  combined    
                  with other                       
                  vulnerabilities]*

Attack Tree Path: Exploit Callbacks/Events (Critical Node)

  • Description: This is the primary entry point for high-risk attacks. fullPage.js's extensive use of callbacks creates opportunities for attackers to inject malicious code or manipulate application behavior if these callbacks are not handled securely.
  • Overall Risk: High
  • Why it's Critical: This node is the gateway to several high-impact attacks, making it a crucial point of defense.

Attack Tree Path: Hijack Navigation Callbacks

  • Description: Attackers attempt to modify the window.location object within a fullPage.js callback (e.g., onLeave, afterLoad). This redirects the user to a malicious website controlled by the attacker.
  • Attack Vector:
    • The application uses a callback function whose behavior is influenced by user-supplied data without proper sanitization or validation. For example, a URL parameter might be directly used to construct part of the callback's code.
  • Overall Risk: High
  • Likelihood: Medium (Highly dependent on application implementation)
  • Impact: High (Leads to phishing, malware distribution)
  • Effort: Low (Basic JavaScript injection)
  • Skill Level: Novice
  • Detection Difficulty: Medium

Attack Tree Path: Modify window.location (Critical Node)

  • Description: The core mechanism of the navigation hijack. Directly changing window.location forces the browser to load a new page.
  • Overall Risk: High
  • Why it's Critical: This is the direct action that causes the redirection.

Attack Tree Path: Redirect to Malicious Page (Critical Node)

  • Description: The user is sent to a website designed to look like a legitimate site (e.g., a bank login page) or to deliver malware.
  • Overall Risk: High
  • Why it's Critical: This is the immediate, harmful consequence of the hijack.

Attack Tree Path: Phishing (Critical Node)

  • Description: The attacker attempts to steal user credentials (usernames, passwords, credit card details) by tricking them into entering information on the fake website.
  • Overall Risk: High
  • Why it's Critical: This represents a significant data breach and potential financial loss for the user.

Attack Tree Path: Trigger Unintended Actions (Critical Node)

  • Description: Attackers exploit callbacks to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the application. This gives them a high degree of control over the client-side behavior.
  • Attack Vector:
    • Similar to navigation hijacking, this relies on user-supplied data being used to construct or modify callback functions without proper sanitization. The attacker injects JavaScript code that will be executed by the callback.
  • Overall Risk: Very High
  • Likelihood: Medium (Highly dependent on application implementation)
  • Impact: Very High (Complete client-side control, potential for data exfiltration, session hijacking)
  • Effort: Low (If a vulnerability exists, exploitation is trivial)
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Detection Difficulty: Hard
  • Why it's Critical: This represents the highest level of compromise on the client-side.

Attack Tree Path: Execute Arbitrary JavaScript (Critical Node)

  • Description: The attacker's injected code is executed by the browser, allowing them to perform actions they shouldn't be able to.
  • Overall Risk: Very High
  • Why it's Critical: This is the core mechanism of the attack, giving the attacker full control.

Attack Tree Path: Inject Malicious Code (Critical Node)

  • Description: The attacker crafts and inserts the JavaScript payload that will be executed.
  • Overall Risk: Very High
  • Why it's Critical: This is the step where the malicious code enters the system.

Attack Tree Path: XSS, if combined with other vulnerabilities (Critical Node)

  • Description: While fullPage.js itself might not be directly vulnerable to XSS, its callbacks can be a vector if the application has other input sanitization flaws. The attacker uses the fullPage.js callback as a way to execute their XSS payload.
  • Overall Risk: High
  • Why it's Critical: XSS is a major web vulnerability with severe consequences.