CVE-2002-2055 in Tracking Online
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in userlog.php in TeeKai Tracking Online 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/30/2025
The CVE-2002-2055 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw in the TeeKai Tracking Online 1.0 web application, specifically within the userlog.php component. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly process user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamic web content. The affected parameter, id, serves as the primary injection vector where malicious actors can submit crafted payloads that get executed in the context of other users' browsers when the vulnerable page is accessed. The vulnerability classifies under CWE-79 as a failure to sanitize user input, making it a direct descendant of the well-known OWASP Top Ten vulnerability category for cross-site scripting attacks.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious URL containing script code within the id parameter value. When a victim accesses this specially crafted link, the web application processes the unvalidated input and embeds the malicious script directly into the HTML response. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability exists due to the application's failure to implement proper output encoding or sanitization of user-controllable parameters, creating a persistent security gap that enables unauthorized code execution in the context of legitimate users.
The operational impact of CVE-2002-2055 extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the application's user base. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, modify user permissions, or even escalate privileges within the application's access control framework. The vulnerability affects any user who visits a page containing the maliciously crafted id parameter, potentially compromising multiple users simultaneously if the attack is delivered through social engineering or compromised links. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001 (Phishing) and T1059.007 (Scripting) techniques, as it enables both user deception and code execution in victim environments. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability affects a tracking application, which typically handles sensitive user information and access logs.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2002-2055 must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar vulnerabilities. The most effective immediate solution involves implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, specifically sanitizing all user-controllable parameters before they are processed or displayed in web responses. This includes employing context-appropriate encoding such as HTML entity encoding for web page content, JavaScript encoding for script contexts, and URL encoding for URL parameters. Organizations should also implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the sources from which scripts can be executed, providing an additional layer of protection. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation as outlined in the OWASP Secure Coding Practices, where proper sanitization and validation of all user inputs should be enforced at multiple layers of the application architecture. Additionally, regular security code reviews and automated vulnerability scanning should be implemented to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in other application components, ensuring that the application follows secure coding standards and reduces the risk of similar injection vulnerabilities in the future.