CVE-2006-1270 in Inprotect
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in zones.php in Inprotect 0.21 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Name or (2) Description field. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/21/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-1270 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in the Inprotect 0.21 web application's zones.php component. This flaw exists within the input validation mechanisms that process user-supplied data in the Name and Description fields, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user inputs, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads that persist in the application's data storage and subsequently execute when other users view the affected content.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. This weakness enables attackers to bypass access controls and potentially escalate privileges by injecting malicious code that can capture user sessions, redirect traffic, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability's impact is particularly severe because it affects core administrative functionality where users might enter descriptive information about network zones, making it a prime target for exploitation in environments where administrators frequently interact with zone management interfaces.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations relying on Inprotect 0.21 for network security management. Attackers could exploit these XSS vulnerabilities to inject malicious scripts that would execute whenever administrators or other users view the affected zone entries. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it requires no privileged access to the system itself, making it a low-effort, high-impact threat. The vulnerability could be leveraged to perform session hijacking, steal administrative credentials, or redirect users to phishing sites that appear legitimate within the trusted network environment.
The exploitation of this vulnerability follows typical ATT&CK techniques categorized under T1566, which involves the use of malicious payloads to gain initial access. The attack chain typically begins with an attacker identifying the vulnerable input fields in zones.php, crafting malicious payloads containing javascript code, and then injecting these payloads into the Name or Description fields. Once injected, the malicious code executes in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to full compromise of the web application's security model and unauthorized access to network management functionalities.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including comprehensive input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data, particularly in administrative interfaces. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers and proper sanitization of all web application inputs represents the most effective defense mechanisms. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the Inprotect application, as this vulnerability likely indicates broader input validation weaknesses that may affect other parts of the system. The remediation process should include updating to patched versions of Inprotect 0.21 or implementing web application firewalls to filter malicious payloads before they reach the vulnerable application components.