CVE-2005-0480 in TrackerCam
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TrackerCam 5.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the login request, which is recorded in a log file but not properly handled when the administrator views the log file.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/19/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-0480 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within TrackerCam version 5.12 and earlier systems. This security weakness resides in the application's handling of login requests that are subsequently logged and displayed to administrators. The vulnerability specifically manifests when user-supplied input containing malicious script code is processed during the authentication phase and then stored in log files without adequate sanitization or encoding mechanisms. The flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts within the context of an administrator's browser session, potentially compromising the entire system through privilege escalation.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a well-established XSS attack pattern where malicious input is injected into the login request parameters. When the administrator subsequently views the log file containing these unfiltered entries, the browser interprets the embedded script code as legitimate content rather than malicious input. This occurs because the application fails to properly encode or escape special characters in the logged data before rendering it within the web interface. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a weakness where applications fail to properly validate or escape user-provided input before including it in dynamically generated web content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking. An attacker who successfully injects malicious code through the login process can potentially escalate privileges, gain unauthorized access to sensitive system information, or even execute commands on the affected server. The log file viewing functionality becomes a critical attack vector since it represents a legitimate administrative function that users trust. This attack vector is particularly dangerous because it leverages the administrator's elevated privileges to deliver malicious payloads, making it difficult to detect through standard network monitoring. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059 which covers command and scripting interpreter usage, as the injected scripts can execute within the victim's browser environment.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-0480 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations should ensure that all user-supplied input is sanitized before being stored in log files, with special characters properly escaped or encoded to prevent script execution. The application should implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution capabilities within the web interface. Additionally, administrators should be trained to recognize suspicious log entries and implement regular log file audits to identify potential injection attempts. The most effective long-term solution involves upgrading to TrackerCam versions that address this vulnerability through proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms, as recommended by the vendor's security advisories and security best practices outlined in the OWASP Top Ten project.