CVE-2006-0465 in Site Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in risultati_ricerca.php in active121 Site Manager allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cerca parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/01/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-0465 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the active121 Site Manager web application, specifically affecting the risultati_ricerca.php component. This type of vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which defines improper neutralization of input during web page generation as a critical security weakness. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user input passed through the cerca parameter, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML code that executes in the context of other users' browsers.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious payload containing script code and injects it through the cerca parameter in the risultati_ricerca.php script. When the vulnerable application processes this input and displays it without proper sanitization or encoding, the injected script executes in the victim's browser session. This creates a persistent threat vector that can be leveraged for session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The attack requires no special privileges and can be executed through simple web browser interactions, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that handle sensitive user data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities within the victim's browser context. According to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to technique T1531 - Credential Access through web-based attacks that can lead to broader compromise. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of user sessions, potentially allowing attackers to steal cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information. Additionally, the malicious scripts can be designed to redirect users to phishing sites or perform actions on behalf of the authenticated user, creating a significant risk for applications handling user authentication or personal data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-0465 should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through strict validation and encoding before processing or displaying content. This includes implementing proper HTML entity encoding for output, using secure coding practices that prevent script execution in user-controllable parameters, and deploying web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious input patterns. Organizations should also implement comprehensive security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual code review processes to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation process requires updating the risultati_ricerca.php script to properly validate and sanitize the cerca parameter input, ensuring that any potentially malicious content is neutralized before being rendered to users.