CVE-2006-2345 in AliPAGER
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in inc/elementz.php in AliPAGER 1.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ubild parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: this issue might be resultant from SQL injection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/07/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-2345 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the AliPAGER 1.5 web application framework. This security weakness resides in the inc/elementz.php file where the ubild parameter fails to properly sanitize user input, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability's classification as XSS (CWE-79) indicates that it allows attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement of web content.
The technical nature of this flaw stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the application's parameter handling mechanism. When the ubild parameter is processed without proper sanitization, any malicious payload submitted by an attacker can be executed in the victim's browser environment. This vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the web application's input processing capabilities, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through various vectors including web forms, URL parameters, or even HTTP headers depending on how the parameter is utilized within the application's codebase.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform sophisticated attacks such as cookie theft, session manipulation, and redirection to malicious sites. The fact that this vulnerability might be related to SQL injection suggests that the underlying issue could involve inadequate data validation across multiple attack vectors within the application's architecture. This dual nature of the vulnerability increases the potential attack surface and could allow for more severe consequences including database compromise or privilege escalation. The attack can be executed remotely without requiring any special privileges or authentication, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that handle sensitive user data or business-critical information.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's codebase. The most effective immediate solution involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through proper validation techniques and encoding user data before rendering it in web pages. Security measures should include implementing Content Security Policy headers, using parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection, and establishing proper input filtering for all parameters including ubild. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of their web applications. The remediation process should follow established security frameworks such as OWASP Top Ten recommendations and adhere to industry standards for secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in future development cycles.