CVE-2005-3067 in perldiver
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in perldiver.cgi in PerlDiver 2.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the module parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2005-3067 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the PerlDiver web application framework version 2.x. This security weakness specifically affects the perldiver.cgi component which serves as a gateway for various perl-based web applications. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data, creating an exploitable condition where malicious actors can inject harmful scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
The technical flaw manifests through the module parameter within the perldiver.cgi script, which does not adequately filter or escape user input before incorporating it into dynamic web content. This parameter serves as the primary attack vector where an attacker can craft malicious payloads that get executed in the context of other users' browsers. When the vulnerable application processes this unvalidated input and renders it within web pages, the embedded scripts execute with the privileges of the affected user, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the web application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to compromise user sessions and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The attack can be executed remotely without requiring any special privileges or authentication, making it particularly dangerous in environments where users trust the web application. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of web applications built on the PerlDiver framework, potentially allowing attackers to steal cookies, session tokens, or manipulate web content displayed to legitimate users.
Security professionals should address this vulnerability through immediate input validation and output encoding measures, ensuring that all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before being processed or rendered. The implementation of proper content security policies and the use of web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting weaknesses, and corresponds to attack techniques categorized under ATT&CK matrix domain T1190 for exploitation of web application vulnerabilities. Organizations utilizing PerlDiver 2.x should implement comprehensive patch management procedures and conduct regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in their web applications and ensure proper input validation across all components.