CVE-2005-4282 in DomainCart
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Zaygo DomainCart 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, possibly via the root parameter to zaygo.cgi.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/15/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-4282 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw in the Zaygo DomainCart web application version 2.0 and earlier. This security weakness resides in the application's handling of user input through the root parameter within the zaygo.cgi script, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize or validate input received through this particular parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious content that gets executed in the victim's browser environment.
This XSS vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration classification of CWE-79, which specifically addresses "Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')". The flaw enables attackers to manipulate the web application's behavior by injecting malicious scripts that can capture user sessions, redirect victims to malicious websites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The root parameter in zaygo.cgi serves as the injection vector, suggesting that the application does not adequately filter or escape user-provided data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK framework's technique T1059.001, which covers command and scripting interpreter execution through web-based attack vectors.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable sophisticated attacks including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially steal cookies containing session information, allowing them to impersonate legitimate users and gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities within the domain cart system. The vulnerability affects all users of Zaygo DomainCart 2.0 and earlier versions, making it particularly concerning given the widespread use of such domain registration and management systems. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur without requiring physical access to the target system or network, making it highly accessible to threat actors worldwide.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The primary defense involves sanitizing all user-provided input, particularly the root parameter in this case, by removing or encoding potentially dangerous characters before processing. Web application developers should implement proper HTML escaping routines to ensure that any user-supplied content cannot be interpreted as executable script code. Additionally, the implementation of Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can provide an additional layer of protection by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Organizations should also consider implementing proper web application firewalls and regular security scanning to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The most effective long-term solution involves upgrading to a patched version of Zaygo DomainCart that addresses this specific XSS vulnerability and incorporates modern security practices for input validation and output encoding.