CVE-2005-0883 in DigitalHive
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in base.php for DigitalHive 2.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the mt parameter to the membres.php page or (2) the -afs-1- query string to the msg.php page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/12/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2005-0883 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in DigitalHive 2.0's base.php component that exposes web applications to remote code execution through malicious script injection. This vulnerability specifically affects two distinct attack vectors within the application's user interface handling mechanisms, creating multiple pathways for threat actors to compromise user sessions and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. The flaw resides in how the application processes user input parameters without adequate sanitization or output encoding, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious scripts that execute within the context of other users' browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the DigitalHive 2.0 framework. When the application processes the mt parameter in membres.php or the -afs-1- query string in msg.php, it fails to properly sanitize or encode user-supplied data before incorporating it into web page responses. This creates a condition where attacker-controlled input can be interpreted as executable script code rather than benign data, enabling the execution of malicious JavaScript within the victim's browser context. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a weakness where applications fail to properly validate or encode user-controllable data that is subsequently rendered in web pages. The attack vectors demonstrate a classic reflected XSS pattern where malicious payloads are injected through URL parameters and executed immediately upon page load.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution to potentially enable session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. When users navigate to compromised pages, their browsers execute the injected malicious scripts which can steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability's presence in core user management components like membres.php and messaging functionality in msg.php means that any user interaction with these pages could serve as an attack surface for broader system compromise. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access to user accounts, manipulate application behavior, or use the compromised sessions to access additional system resources, making this a particularly dangerous flaw in web application security architecture.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent user-supplied data from being executed as scripts. The recommended approach involves implementing strict parameter validation for all user inputs, particularly URL parameters and form fields, combined with proper HTML encoding of dynamic content before rendering in web pages. Security measures should include the implementation of Content Security Policies to limit script execution, regular input sanitization routines, and comprehensive application security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing. Additionally, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which describes social engineering attacks through malicious links and payloads, emphasizing the need for robust web application security controls. The remediation process should include updating to patched versions of DigitalHive 2.0, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting security awareness training for developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future application development cycles.