CVE-2006-3037 in ST AdManager Lite
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in publish.php in ST AdManager Lite allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) title, (2) description, (3) article, (4) bio, and (5) name parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/17/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3037 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in the ST AdManager Lite software's publish.php component. This flaw affects multiple input parameters including title, description, article, bio, and name fields, creating a comprehensive attack surface that enables remote threat actors to execute malicious web scripts within the context of affected user sessions. The vulnerability resides in the insufficient sanitization and validation of user-supplied input data, allowing attackers to inject malicious HTML and JavaScript code that gets executed when other users view the compromised content.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly encode or filter user input before rendering it in web pages. When users submit content through the publish.php interface, the system does not adequately sanitize the parameters mentioned in the CVE description, creating opportunities for attackers to embed malicious scripts that can execute in the browsers of other users. This represents a classic XSS flaw categorized under CWE-79, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it one of the most common and dangerous web application vulnerabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious sites. An attacker could inject a script that steals cookies from authenticated users, potentially gaining unauthorized access to administrative accounts or user sessions. The vulnerability affects all users who interact with content published through the compromised system, creating a persistent threat that can compromise user data and system integrity. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which involves the use of malicious HTML and scripts to compromise web applications and user sessions.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Developers should employ proper HTML escaping techniques for all user-supplied content before rendering it in web pages, ensuring that special characters are properly encoded to prevent script execution. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection layers, while regular security audits and input sanitization routines should be established to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future development cycles. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring systems to detect and block suspicious input patterns that may indicate attempted XSS attacks.