CVE-2005-4391 in damoon
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in damoon allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified search parameters, possibly the q parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/26/2017
The CVE-2005-4391 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the damoon web application framework that enables remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of victim users. This vulnerability specifically manifests through unspecified search parameters within the application's query handling mechanism, with the q parameter being identified as a potential vector for exploitation. The flaw resides in the application's insufficient input validation and output sanitization processes, creating an avenue for attackers to inject malicious code that gets executed when other users view the affected search results.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability follows the standard XSS attack pattern where user-supplied input flows directly into the application's output without proper encoding or filtering mechanisms. When the damoon application processes search queries containing malicious payloads, it fails to adequately sanitize the input before rendering it in the web response. This allows attackers to craft specially formatted search terms that contain script tags or other malicious code elements which are then executed in the browser context of unsuspecting users. The vulnerability's classification as a reflected XSS issue indicates that the malicious payload must be injected through the application's input processing rather than being permanently stored within the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious sites. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to steal user sessions, capture sensitive information submitted through forms, or manipulate the application's functionality to compromise user data. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that successful exploitation requires social engineering to convince users to click on malicious links containing the crafted payloads, making it particularly dangerous in phishing scenarios where users might be tricked into performing searches with malicious input.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the CWE-79 classification which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in software applications. The vulnerability also maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1566 for social engineering and T1059 for command and scripting interpreter usage. Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the damoon application framework, particularly around search parameter handling. The recommended approach includes implementing strict input validation that filters or rejects suspicious characters, employing proper HTML encoding of all user-supplied content before rendering, and implementing content security policies to prevent unauthorized script execution. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components that may be susceptible to the same class of attacks.