CVE-2006-3022 in fipsGallery
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in zoom.php in fipsGallery 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the path parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3022 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the fipsGallery 1.5 content management system, specifically affecting the zoom.php component. This issue stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data. The vulnerability exists in the path parameter processing logic where malicious input is directly incorporated into web page responses without appropriate encoding or filtering measures. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting specially formatted URLs containing malicious script payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers when they access the affected gallery pages.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through HTTP request manipulation where an attacker crafts a URL with a malicious path parameter value that contains embedded javascript or html code. When the zoom.php script processes this parameter and renders it within the web page output, the injected code executes in the victim's browser session. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a direct implementation of the well-known web application security weakness. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform session hijacking, defacement of gallery content, or redirection to malicious sites, effectively compromising the integrity and confidentiality of user interactions with the gallery system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the web application environment. Users accessing the gallery may unknowingly execute malicious code that can steal session cookies, redirect them to phishing sites, or modify gallery content. The vulnerability affects all users of fipsGallery 1.5 and earlier versions, creating a widespread security risk across installations that have not been patched. From an attacker's perspective, this represents a low-effort, high-impact vector that requires minimal technical expertise to exploit, making it particularly dangerous in environments where users may not be security-aware. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics involving malicious links, as users may be tricked into clicking on seemingly legitimate gallery links that contain hidden malicious payloads.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-3022 involve immediate patching of the fipsGallery software to version 1.6 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed through proper input validation and output encoding. System administrators should implement comprehensive input sanitization measures that filter or encode all user-supplied data before processing, particularly focusing on common script tags and javascript protocols. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection by restricting script execution within the gallery environment. Regular security auditing of web applications should include thorough review of input handling mechanisms and output encoding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other components. Organizations should also establish secure coding practices that emphasize proper parameter validation and context-appropriate output encoding as fundamental requirements for web application development and maintenance.