CVE-2005-1710 in Reporter
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Blue Coat Reporter before 7.1.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the username in an Add User window or (2) the license key (volatile.license_to_add parameter) in the Licensing page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/09/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1710 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in Blue Coat Reporter software prior to version 7.1.2. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting and exposes the system to persistent threats where malicious actors can execute unauthorized scripts within the context of legitimate user sessions. The flaw specifically affects the authentication and licensing interfaces of the Blue Coat Reporter application, creating potential entry points for attackers to manipulate user interactions and compromise system integrity.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through two distinct attack vectors that exploit input validation failures in the web application's user interface components. The first vector involves the username parameter within the Add User window functionality, where unfiltered user input allows attackers to inject malicious script code that executes when the username is rendered in subsequent web pages. The second vector targets the volatile.license_to_add parameter in the Licensing page, where the license key input field lacks proper sanitization mechanisms. Both attack paths demonstrate the classic XSS pattern where user-supplied data flows directly into HTML output without adequate encoding or validation, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the victim's browser context.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, steal user credentials, and manipulate application functionality. When an authenticated user visits a page containing malicious script injected through the vulnerable parameters, the attacker can establish persistent access to the application's functionality and potentially escalate privileges. The vulnerability affects the core administrative functions of the Blue Coat Reporter system, potentially compromising network monitoring and security logging capabilities that organizations rely upon for threat detection and compliance reporting.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework where it maps to the T1059.007 technique for Command and Scripting Interpreter, specifically JavaScript execution within web browsers. The vulnerability also aligns with the broader category of T1566 for Initial Access through web-based attacks, demonstrating how poorly secured input fields can serve as gateways for more sophisticated attacks. Organizations utilizing Blue Coat Reporter systems should prioritize immediate remediation through the vendor-provided patch for version 7.1.2, while implementing additional security measures such as web application firewalls, input validation controls, and regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities in other application components.
Mitigation strategies should include comprehensive input sanitization across all user-facing parameters, implementation of Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution, and regular security testing of web applications to identify similar injection vulnerabilities. The remediation process must address both the immediate patch deployment and the underlying architectural issues that allowed the vulnerability to persist. Organizations should also conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize potential exploitation attempts and establish monitoring procedures for detecting unauthorized script injection attempts within their web applications.