CVE-2006-1025 in StoreBot
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manage.asp in Addsoft StoreBot 2002 Standard allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ShipMethod parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/20/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-1025 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the Addsoft StoreBot 2002 Standard web application. This security weakness specifically manifests in the manage.asp component where user input is not properly sanitized or validated before being processed and returned to web browsers. The vulnerability occurs when the ShipMethod parameter is manipulated by remote attackers, allowing them to inject malicious web scripts or HTML content that executes within the context of other users' browsers. The attack vector leverages the application's failure to implement proper input validation mechanisms, creating an environment where malicious code can be stored and subsequently executed without proper authorization.
This particular XSS vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The flaw represents a critical security gap in the application's defensive architecture, as it allows attackers to bypass standard security measures that protect against malicious code injection. The vulnerability exists due to inadequate sanitization of user-supplied data within the web application's processing pipeline, where the ShipMethod parameter serves as an entry point for malicious input that is then reflected back to users without proper encoding or validation. The attack requires minimal privileges since it operates entirely through web-based interfaces without needing direct system access or authentication credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, redirect users to malicious websites, or even execute arbitrary commands within the victim's browser context. When exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the web application's behavior and potentially compromise user sessions or gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. The reflected nature of the XSS attack means that the malicious code is executed immediately upon page load, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple users simultaneously without requiring persistent storage of the malicious payload. The vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental flaw in the application's security design where input validation occurs too late in the processing cycle or not at all.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web application. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through proper encoding before it is processed or displayed, ensuring that any potentially malicious characters are neutralized. Organizations should implement strict parameter validation for the ShipMethod field and other similar input parameters, using allowlists of acceptable values rather than denylists that may miss malicious inputs. The application should employ proper HTML encoding when rendering user data back to browsers, preventing script execution through character encoding. Additionally, implementing content security policies and using security headers can provide additional protection layers. This vulnerability highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to web application security standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten, which specifically addresses XSS vulnerabilities as one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security risks. The attack pattern aligns with techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the web application attack categories, particularly those involving client-side code injection and session manipulation.