CVE-2006-2804 in iCM
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.cfm in Goss Intelligent Content Management (iCM) 7.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keyword parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party sources.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-2804 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Goss Intelligent Content Management (iCM) version 7.0 and earlier systems. This security weakness resides in the index.cfm component of the software, specifically targeting the keyword parameter handling mechanism. The vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of affected user sessions, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of web applications that rely on this content management system. The flaw falls under the category of CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities where untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web pages without proper validation or sanitization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when user input submitted through the keyword parameter is directly embedded into the web page response without adequate sanitization measures. This allows attackers to inject malicious payloads that can execute in the browser context of unsuspecting users who view the affected web pages. The impact extends beyond simple script execution to potentially enable session hijacking, data theft, or redirection to malicious websites. Attackers can craft specially formatted keyword inputs that, when processed by the vulnerable iCM system, get rendered as part of the web page output, thereby executing the injected code in the victim's browser. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007, which covers the use of scripting languages for exploitation purposes.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations utilizing Goss iCM 7.0 or earlier versions, as it creates potential entry points for attackers to compromise user sessions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the content management system, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate content displayed to users or redirect them to malicious sites. Organizations may face reputational damage, data breaches, and regulatory compliance issues if this vulnerability is exploited successfully. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it requires minimal privileges and can be executed remotely without authentication, making it an attractive target for automated exploitation tools. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions indicates a fundamental flaw in the input validation mechanisms of the system, which would require comprehensive code review and remediation efforts to address properly.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems to the latest available versions of Goss iCM that contain the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent user-supplied data from being executed as code within web pages. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the web application stack. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious requests containing potential XSS payloads. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that all input parameters are properly sanitized and that the system maintains robust protection against similar injection attacks.