CVE-2005-1676 in Workspace
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Groove Mobile Workspace in Groove Virtual Office before 3.1 build 2338, before 3.1a build 2364, and Groove Workspace before 2.5n build 1871 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) picture columns embedded within SharePoint lists or (2) drop-down menus in a SharePoint list.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/18/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2005-1676 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness affecting Groove Mobile Workspace and Groove Virtual Office software versions prior to specific build numbers. This security flaw resides within the web application layer of these collaboration platforms, which were designed to facilitate secure communication and document sharing within enterprise environments. The vulnerability specifically targets the handling of user-supplied input within SharePoint integration components, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute unauthorized code within the context of authenticated user sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the web application's processing of SharePoint list elements. When users interact with picture columns embedded within SharePoint lists or utilize drop-down menus in SharePoint list interfaces, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-provided data before rendering it back to the browser. This insufficient sanitization allows attackers to inject malicious HTML or JavaScript code through carefully crafted inputs that are then executed in the victim's browser context. The vulnerability manifests in two distinct attack vectors, each exploiting different aspects of the SharePoint integration functionality within the Groove workspace environment.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations utilizing these collaboration platforms, as it enables remote code execution capabilities that could lead to complete session hijacking, data exfiltration, or further exploitation within the network. The attack requires minimal privileges and can be executed entirely through web-based interfaces, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where users frequently interact with SharePoint lists and collaborative features. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to steal session cookies, modify data within SharePoint lists, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially compromising sensitive business information and collaboration workflows.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including upgrading to patched versions of Groove Mobile Workspace and Groove Virtual Office, specifically targeting builds 3.1 build 2338, 3.1a build 2364, and 2.5n build 1871 respectively. Network-based mitigations such as web application firewalls and input filtering rules can provide additional protection layers, while security awareness training for users can help identify potential social engineering attempts that might exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a technique categorized under ATT&CK tactic TA0001 (Initial Access) and technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) in the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in legacy collaboration platforms that may not receive ongoing security support.