CVE-2005-2653 in BBCaffe
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBCaffe 2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via e-mail data in a message.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/11/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-2653 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the BBCaffe 2.0 web application, specifically targeting the email data handling functionality within message processing. This issue resides in the application's failure to properly sanitize user input, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability manifests when email data contained within messages is not adequately filtered or escaped before being rendered on web pages, allowing attackers to inject malicious payloads that can persist and execute in the victim's browser environment.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting weaknesses in web applications. This classification indicates that the flaw represents a failure in input validation and output encoding, where the application does not properly neutralize user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. The attack vector operates through the injection of malicious scripts into email fields within the BBCaffe 2.0 messaging system, where these scripts are then executed when other users view the affected messages, creating a persistent threat that can compromise user sessions and data integrity.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to the confidentiality and integrity of the messaging system. When exploited, the XSS attack can enable attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, redirect victims to malicious websites, or even execute more sophisticated attacks such as credential theft or defacement of the application interface. The impact extends beyond individual message compromise, as the vulnerability can be leveraged to affect multiple users within the application's user base, potentially leading to widespread security breaches. The persistence of the vulnerability means that once injected, malicious scripts can continue to execute against all users who view the affected content until the application is properly patched or the malicious content is removed.
The mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data processing pipeline. Organizations should ensure that all user-supplied data, particularly email content and message fields, undergo proper sanitization before being rendered in web pages. This includes implementing proper HTML escaping techniques, employing content security policies, and utilizing modern web application frameworks that provide built-in protection against XSS attacks. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application's codebase, while implementing proper access controls and monitoring mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts. The remediation efforts should align with industry best practices outlined in the OWASP Top Ten project and adhere to the principles of secure coding as defined by the Open Web Application Security Project standards.