CVE-2005-2647 in Document Centre 535
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xerox MicroServer Web Server in Document Centre 220 through 265, 332 and 340, 420 through 490, and 535 through 555 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML and modify web pages via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/14/2025
The CVE-2005-2647 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Xerox MicroServer Web Server component of various Xerox Document Centre models spanning multiple product lines. This vulnerability affects a substantial range of devices including models 220 through 265, 332 and 340, 420 through 490, and 535 through 555, indicating a widespread exposure across the product portfolio. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web server implementation, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can exploit the system's failure to properly sanitize user-supplied data.
The technical nature of this XSS vulnerability permits remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML code into the targeted systems through unspecified attack vectors. This weakness enables attackers to manipulate the web interface of the affected devices, potentially allowing them to execute malicious code within the context of the victim's browser session. The vulnerability's classification as a persistent cross-site scripting issue means that the injected content can be stored on the server and subsequently served to other users, amplifying the potential impact and attack surface. According to CWE standards, this corresponds to CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web output, making it a direct implementation of web application security weaknesses.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, redirect users to malicious sites, or even compromise the entire device through more sophisticated attack chains. Given that these are network-connected document management systems, the vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to document processing capabilities, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the devices, making the threat vector particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where these systems are typically deployed.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly under the T1059.007 technique for command and script injection, as well as T1566 for spearphishing with a malicious attachment, since attackers may leverage XSS to deliver additional payloads. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to limit access to these devices, deployment of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads, and comprehensive input validation mechanisms. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular firmware updates and security assessments for networked printing devices, as these systems often operate with minimal security monitoring and can serve as entry points for broader network attacks. Given the age of this vulnerability and the critical nature of the affected systems, organizations should prioritize remediation efforts to prevent potential exploitation by threat actors targeting enterprise document management infrastructure.