CVE-2006-2265 in Calendar Manager Pro
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in admin/main.asp in Ocean12 Calendar Manager Pro 1.00 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the date 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 • 11/17/2024
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Ocean12 Calendar Manager Pro version 1.00 within the admin/main.asp component where the date parameter fails to properly sanitize user input. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML code through the date parameter, creating a persistent security risk for administrators who view calendar entries. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically representing a stored XSS attack vector where malicious content can be executed in the context of an administrator's browser session. The attack occurs when an administrator accesses a calendar entry containing the injected script, potentially leading to complete compromise of the administrative interface and unauthorized access to sensitive calendar data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with the ability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands within the calendar management system. An attacker could craft malicious date entries that, when viewed by an administrator, would execute scripts to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or modify calendar entries. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to exploit this weakness. According to ATT&CK framework, this represents a technique categorized under T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, where attackers could use the XSS vulnerability to deliver malicious payloads through calendar entries that administrators might inadvertently click on.
The security implications of this vulnerability are particularly severe given that it affects the administrative interface of the calendar system, which typically contains sensitive organizational data and administrative controls. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access to calendar entries, modify scheduling information, or even manipulate the underlying system to gain further access. The attack vector requires minimal technical expertise to exploit, making it particularly dangerous as it could be leveraged by attackers with limited advanced skills. Organizations using this version of Ocean12 Calendar Manager Pro face significant risk of data breaches and unauthorized administrative access if this vulnerability remains unpatched. The lack of verified information sources regarding this vulnerability's origin makes it difficult to assess the full scope of potential exploitation methods, but the fundamental nature of XSS attacks in administrative interfaces presents a clear and present danger to system integrity.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the Ocean12 Calendar Manager Pro application to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Organizations should implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks in all web applications, particularly those handling user-supplied data in administrative interfaces. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications within the organization's infrastructure. Additionally, implementing content security policies and using web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection against similar XSS vulnerabilities. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of validating all user inputs and sanitizing data before processing, as outlined in OWASP Top Ten security guidelines for preventing cross-site scripting attacks.