CVE-2006-2664 in iFdate
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in iFdate 1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username, (2) password fields, or certain other input text boxes.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/27/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-2664 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw affecting iFdate version 1.2, a web application that appears to facilitate date-related functionalities. This weakness resides in the application's input validation mechanisms, specifically within the handling of user credentials and various text input fields. The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data before it is rendered back to users through web pages, creating an exploitable condition where malicious actors can inject malicious scripts into the application's output.
This XSS vulnerability operates through three primary attack vectors, targeting the username field, password field, and other unspecified text input boxes within the iFdate application interface. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers who interact with the vulnerable application. The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting as a critical weakness in web applications, where the application fails to properly validate or escape user-provided input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to manipulate the application's behavior and compromise user sessions. An attacker could potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, deface the application interface, or execute unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require local system access or physical presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in web environments where users interact with the application from various locations and devices.
The attack surface for this vulnerability encompasses any user interaction with the affected iFdate application, particularly during authentication processes where username and password fields are utilized, as well as any form submission that involves text input. Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability in the context of the broader ATT&CK framework, specifically under the techniques related to credential access and client-side attacks, where adversaries leverage web application flaws to compromise user sessions and escalate privileges. The vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental lack of input validation and output encoding practices that are essential for preventing such attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's codebase. The most effective remediation involves sanitizing all user-supplied input data before processing or storing it, and properly escaping or encoding data before rendering it within web pages. Implementing Content Security Policy headers and using established web application frameworks with built-in XSS protection mechanisms would significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components, ensuring comprehensive protection against cross-site scripting attacks that align with industry best practices and security standards.