CVE-2005-2207 in CartWIZ
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in store/login.asp in CartWIZ allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/24/2017
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the CartWIZ e-commerce platform's store/login.asp component where the message parameter is not properly sanitized or validated before being rendered in the web page output. The flaw represents a classic reflected XSS vulnerability where malicious input is immediately reflected back to the user without adequate output encoding or validation mechanisms. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML code through the message parameter, potentially enabling them to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a critical security concern for web applications. The attack typically involves crafting a malicious URL with a specially formatted message parameter that when clicked by a victim, executes the injected script in their browser session. The operational impact is significant as this vulnerability can be exploited to steal user sessions, deface web pages, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to harvest sensitive information such as cookies, session tokens, or personal data from users who interact with the compromised application. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 which describes social engineering through malicious links, making it particularly dangerous in web applications where users trust the site's authenticity. The root cause stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the application's login handling mechanism, where the message parameter is directly incorporated into the HTML response without proper sanitization. Organizations using CartWIZ or similar e-commerce platforms should immediately implement proper input validation, output encoding, and parameter sanitization measures to prevent such attacks. The recommended mitigations include implementing strict input validation to reject suspicious characters, applying proper HTML encoding to all dynamic content, utilizing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers, and conducting regular security testing to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and input/output sanitization in web applications, particularly those handling user authentication and sensitive transaction data.