CVE-2006-2953 in OfficeFlow
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.asp in OfficeFlow 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sqlType parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2018
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-2953 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw that affects OfficeFlow versions 2.6 and earlier. This issue resides within the default.asp script which processes user input through the sqlType parameter, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamic web content.
This XSS vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration classification of CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts that can persist in the application's response and execute when other users view the affected page. The sqlType parameter serves as the primary injection vector, where unvalidated input can be manipulated to include script tags or other malicious payloads that will be rendered in the browser context of unsuspecting users. This creates a persistent threat where the malicious code can capture session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can lead to complete session hijacking, data theft, and privilege escalation within the application environment. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to establish a foothold in the system by stealing user authentication tokens and session identifiers, potentially allowing them to impersonate legitimate users and access sensitive information. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the OfficeFlow application, as it enables unauthorized data manipulation and unauthorized access to system resources. Organizations utilizing affected versions face significant risk of credential theft, unauthorized data access, and potential complete system compromise through the exploitation of this persistent XSS flaw.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-2953 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations must ensure that all user-supplied input, particularly parameters like sqlType, undergo strict validation and sanitization before being processed or rendered in web responses. The implementation of proper HTML escaping and context-aware output encoding techniques can effectively neutralize malicious script injection attempts. Additionally, deploying web application firewalls and implementing content security policies can provide additional layers of protection against such attacks. The recommended remediation includes upgrading to OfficeFlow versions that have addressed this vulnerability through proper input validation and output sanitization measures, while also establishing regular security testing procedures to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics involving malicious code injection, and demonstrates the critical importance of input validation in preventing web application attacks.