CVE-2006-2913 in SelectaPix
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SelectaPix 1.31 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the albumID parameter to (1) popup.php and (2) view_album.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-2913 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the SelectaPix 1.31 web application, specifically targeting the albumID parameter in two key files: popup.php and view_album.php. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79, which defines insecure direct object references and improper input validation that enable malicious users to inject client-side scripts into web applications. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web pages, creating an avenue for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of other users' browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits the lack of proper input validation mechanisms within the SelectaPix application's parameter handling. When the albumID parameter is passed to either popup.php or view_album.php without adequate sanitization, the application directly incorporates this untrusted data into its output generation process. This allows remote attackers to craft malicious URLs containing script tags or other HTML content that gets executed when the page loads in a victim's browser. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it leverages the trust relationship between the web application and its users, enabling the injection of malicious scripts that can steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, creating significant security risks for users interacting with the SelectaPix application. Attackers can exploit this flaw to hijack user sessions, manipulate the application's functionality, or harvest sensitive information from authenticated users. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the web application by potentially allowing unauthorized access to user data, modification of displayed content, and disruption of normal application operations. According to ATT&CK framework category T1059.007, this vulnerability enables adversary access to execute code in the context of the victim's browser, which can lead to further exploitation opportunities including credential theft and privilege escalation within the application's user context.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-2913 should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's codebase. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input parameters, particularly those used in dynamic content generation, by implementing proper HTML entity encoding or using established secure coding practices. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of inline scripts and reduce the impact of potential XSS attacks. Additionally, regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, while application developers should be trained on secure coding practices to prevent the introduction of similar flaws in future versions. The vulnerability highlights the importance of input validation as a fundamental security control and demonstrates how seemingly simple parameter handling can create critical security exposures that require immediate remediation.