CVE-2006-2610 in phpRaid
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in view.php in phpRaid 2.9.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) URL query string and the (2) Sort parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/27/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-2610 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the phpRaid 2.9.5 web application, specifically affecting the view.php script. This vulnerability manifests through two distinct attack vectors that exploit the application's insufficient input validation mechanisms. The first vector targets the URL query string parameter, while the second targets the Sort parameter, both of which fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before rendering it within the web page context. This weakness enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary HTML content or JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users' browsers who access the affected application.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in web applications. The flaw occurs because phpRaid fails to implement proper output encoding or input sanitization when processing user-provided parameters. When the application processes the URL query string or Sort parameter without adequate validation, it directly incorporates these values into the HTTP response without proper escaping or encoding. This creates an environment where attacker-controlled data can be interpreted by web browsers as executable code rather than mere text, leading to potential session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of legitimate users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to manipulate the application's behavior and compromise user sessions. An attacker could craft malicious URLs that, when visited by other users, would execute scripts to steal cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform unauthorized actions within the application. The vulnerability affects the entire user base that accesses the view.php script, making it particularly dangerous in multi-user environments where phpRaid is utilized for raid management and coordination. The attack requires no special privileges or authentication, as it operates entirely through web browser interactions with the vulnerable application.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user inputs by implementing proper HTML entity encoding before rendering any user-supplied data in web pages. Additionally, developers should employ parameterized queries and input validation routines that reject or filter out potentially dangerous characters such as angle brackets, script tags, and JavaScript protocols. The application should also implement proper Content Security Policy headers to limit the execution of inline scripts and restrict the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and regularly updating phpRaid to patched versions that address this specific vulnerability. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation in web applications and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter, as attackers can leverage this weakness to execute malicious scripts within user contexts.