CVE-2005-1644 in Livre d Or
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in guestbook.php for 1Two Livre d Or 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) livreornom, (2) livreoremail, or (3) livreormessage parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/25/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1644 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw affecting the 1Two Livre d Or 1.0 guestbook application. This security weakness resides within the guestbook.php script and demonstrates a critical failure in input validation and output sanitization mechanisms. The vulnerability specifically targets three parameters namely livreornom, livreoremail, and livreormessage which are used to capture user input for name, email address, and message fields respectively. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious scripts or HTML code through any of these input fields, potentially compromising the security of users interacting with the guestbook application.
From a technical perspective this XSS vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting as a code injection vulnerability where untrusted data is improperly integrated into web pages without proper sanitization or encoding. The flaw operates by allowing malicious input to be executed within the browser context of other users who view the affected guestbook entries. When legitimate users browse the guestbook page, the injected scripts execute in their browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability is classified as a reflected XSS attack since the malicious script is reflected back to users through the web application's response without being stored on the server.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with a vector for more sophisticated attacks within the context of the targeted web application. Users who view compromised guestbook entries become unwitting participants in the attack, creating a propagation mechanism that can affect multiple victims simultaneously. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of the web application's user data, as attackers can manipulate the guestbook content to display malicious payloads or redirect users to phishing sites. Additionally, this weakness undermines the trust users place in the guestbook functionality, potentially damaging the reputation of the website hosting the vulnerable application.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-1644 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding measures. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user input parameters before they are processed or displayed in web pages, specifically implementing HTML entity encoding for the livreornom, livreoremail, and livreormessage fields. Security practitioners should implement a whitelist-based input validation system that restricts accepted characters and formats for each parameter type. Additionally, the application should employ proper HTTP headers such as Content Security Policy to prevent unauthorized script execution. From an ATT&CK framework perspective this vulnerability maps to T1566 (Phishing) and T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) as attackers can leverage the XSS to deliver malicious payloads and establish persistent access. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar input validation weaknesses in other application components, while implementing a comprehensive web application firewall to detect and block malicious injection attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of keeping web applications updated with the latest security patches and following secure coding practices that prevent injection vulnerabilities at the development stage.