attack-tree.md

Attack Tree Analysis for twbs/bootstrap

Objective: Compromise Application via Bootstrap Weaknesses

Attack Tree Visualization

• [CRITICAL NODE] Compromise Application via Bootstrap Weaknesses [CRITICAL NODE]
  • [AND] [CRITICAL NODE] Exploit Client-Side Vulnerabilities in Bootstrap Usage [CRITICAL NODE]
    • [OR] [CRITICAL NODE] Exploit Known Bootstrap Vulnerabilities [CRITICAL NODE]
      • [HIGH-RISK PATH][AND] Target Outdated Bootstrap Version [HIGH-RISK PATH]
        • [ACTION] Exploit Identified Vulnerability (e.g., XSS in a specific component, DOM-based vulnerability) [HIGH-RISK PATH]
    • [OR] [CRITICAL NODE] Exploit Misconfiguration or Improper Usage of Bootstrap Components [CRITICAL NODE]
      • [HIGH-RISK PATH][AND] Exploit XSS via Bootstrap Components [HIGH-RISK PATH]
        • [ACTION] Trigger Bootstrap Components to Render Malicious Payloads (e.g., via data attributes, JavaScript manipulation) [HIGH-RISK PATH]
  • [AND] [HIGH-RISK PATH][CRITICAL NODE] Compromise Local Bootstrap Files (If hosting Bootstrap locally) [CRITICAL NODE][HIGH-RISK PATH]
    • [HIGH-RISK PATH][AND] Server-Side Compromise [HIGH-RISK PATH]
      • [HIGH-RISK PATH][ACTION] Exploit server-side vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL Injection, Remote Code Execution) in the application [HIGH-RISK PATH]
        • [HIGH-RISK PATH][ACTION] Gain access to the server's file system [HIGH-RISK PATH]
          • [HIGH-RISK PATH][ACTION] Modify or replace local Bootstrap files with malicious versions [HIGH-RISK PATH]

Attack Tree Path: [CRITICAL NODE] Compromise Application via Bootstrap Weaknesses

This is the root goal. Success means the attacker has achieved their objective by exploiting Bootstrap-related issues.

Attack Tree Path: [CRITICAL NODE] Exploit Client-Side Vulnerabilities in Bootstrap Usage

This critical node represents the category of attacks targeting vulnerabilities in the client-side code of Bootstrap or its usage. * It encompasses exploiting known Bootstrap vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Attack Tree Path: [CRITICAL NODE] Exploit Known Bootstrap Vulnerabilities

This critical node focuses on leveraging publicly known vulnerabilities (CVEs) in Bootstrap itself. * [HIGH-RISK PATH] Target Outdated Bootstrap Version: * Attack Vector: Applications using outdated Bootstrap versions are susceptible to known vulnerabilities. * Attack Steps: * Identify Application's Bootstrap Version: Attacker determines the Bootstrap version used by the application. * Check for Publicly Known CVEs: Attacker searches for CVEs associated with the identified Bootstrap version. * [HIGH-RISK PATH] Exploit Identified Vulnerability: Attacker uses publicly available or custom exploits to target the known vulnerability in the outdated Bootstrap version. * Impact: Can lead to XSS, DOM-based vulnerabilities, or other client-side exploits, potentially resulting in account compromise, data theft, or defacement.

Attack Tree Path: [CRITICAL NODE] Exploit Misconfiguration or Improper Usage of Bootstrap Components

This critical node highlights vulnerabilities arising from how developers use Bootstrap components insecurely. * [HIGH-RISK PATH] Exploit XSS via Bootstrap Components: * Attack Vector: Improper handling of user input when used with Bootstrap components (like modals, tooltips, popovers) can lead to XSS. * Attack Steps: * Identify Input Points: Attacker identifies areas where user input interacts with Bootstrap components. * Inject Malicious Payloads: Attacker injects malicious scripts into input fields or URL parameters that are processed by the application. * [HIGH-RISK PATH] Trigger Bootstrap Components to Render Malicious Payloads: Attacker manipulates the application to trigger Bootstrap components to render the injected malicious payloads, resulting in XSS execution in the user's browser. * Impact: XSS vulnerabilities can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser, leading to session hijacking, account takeover, data theft, or defacement.

Attack Tree Path: [CRITICAL NODE] Compromise Local Bootstrap Files (If hosting Bootstrap locally)

This critical node focuses on attacks where the attacker targets locally hosted Bootstrap files. * [HIGH-RISK PATH] Server-Side Compromise: * Attack Vector: Exploiting server-side vulnerabilities to gain access to the server's file system and modify Bootstrap files. * Attack Steps: * [HIGH-RISK PATH] Exploit server-side vulnerabilities: Attacker exploits server-side vulnerabilities like SQL Injection or Remote Code Execution in the application. * [HIGH-RISK PATH] Gain access to the server's file system: Successful server-side exploitation grants the attacker access to the server's file system. * [HIGH-RISK PATH] Modify or replace local Bootstrap files with malicious versions: Attacker replaces or modifies the locally hosted Bootstrap files with malicious versions containing backdoors or malicious scripts. * Impact: Serving malicious Bootstrap files to all application users can lead to widespread compromise, including data theft, account compromise, and complete application takeover.