CVE-2004-2670 in eNdonesia
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in mod.php in eNdonesia 8.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the mod parameter in a viewcat operation or (2) the query parameter in a search operation in the publisher module.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/08/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2004-2670 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in the eNdonesia 8.3 content management system, specifically within the mod.php file. This vulnerability exposes the system to remote code execution through malicious web script injection, creating significant security risks for web applications that rely on this platform for content management and publishing operations. The flaw exists in the publisher module where user input is not properly sanitized before being processed and displayed back to users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the mod.php script. Attackers can exploit two distinct pathways to inject malicious code through the mod parameter during viewcat operations and through the query parameter during search operations. When these parameters are manipulated with crafted payloads containing script tags or malicious javascript, the application fails to properly escape or validate the input before rendering it in the web response. This lack of proper sanitization creates an environment where attacker-controlled code can execute within the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the compromised systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities through the compromised application. Users who view affected content or perform search operations become unwitting participants in the attack, with their browsers executing the injected scripts. This creates a persistent threat vector that can be exploited repeatedly, potentially allowing attackers to steal cookies, session tokens, or sensitive information from authenticated users. The vulnerability affects the core publishing functionality of the system, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely on the publisher module for content distribution and user interaction.
Security professionals should approach this vulnerability through the lens of CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a web application vulnerability that can be leveraged for initial access and privilege escalation within affected environments. Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of proper input validation, output encoding, and parameter sanitization within the mod.php file. Organizations must ensure that all user-supplied input is thoroughly validated and escaped before being processed or displayed, with particular attention to the publisher module's handling of query parameters and mod parameters. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and security headers can provide additional layers of protection against such injection attacks.