CVE-2004-1935 in Campus Pipeline
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SCT Campus Pipeline allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via onload, onmouseover, and other Javascript events in an e-mail attachment.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/08/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2004-1935 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the SCT Campus Pipeline application that exposes organizations to significant web security risks. This vulnerability specifically affects the processing of email attachments within the platform, creating an attack vector where malicious actors can exploit the system's handling of javascript events to execute arbitrary code in the context of a victim's browser. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user input, particularly in email attachment metadata and content, allowing attackers to inject malicious javascript payloads that can be executed when the attachment is viewed or processed by the vulnerable system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the SCT Campus Pipeline's email attachment processing functionality. Attackers can leverage javascript event handlers such as onload and onmouseover attributes to inject malicious scripts into email attachments that are subsequently processed by the application. These event handlers are commonly used in html documents to execute code when specific browser events occur, making them particularly dangerous when embedded within email content that gets rendered by the vulnerable application. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws, where the application fails to properly encode or validate user-supplied data before including it in web responses.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, redirect users to malicious websites, or even execute more sophisticated attacks through the compromised browser context. When a user views an infected email attachment, the malicious javascript code executes in their browser session, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of application functionality, or complete compromise of the user's session. This vulnerability is particularly concerning in educational environments where the SCT Campus Pipeline likely handles sensitive student and faculty information, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit institutional weaknesses.
Organizations utilizing SCT Campus Pipeline should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding measures to prevent javascript event handlers from being processed in email attachments. The system should sanitize all user-supplied content and enforce strict content type restrictions for email attachments. Additionally, implementing proper security headers such as Content Security Policy can help prevent execution of unauthorized scripts, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the platform. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers spearphishing attacks through malicious email attachments, highlighting the importance of email security controls and user awareness training to prevent exploitation of such vulnerabilities.