CVE-2006-3258 in EasyTracker
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.html in BNBT TrinEdit and EasyTracker 7.7r3.2004.10.27 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) filter or (2) sort parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3258 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness affecting BNBT TrinEdit and EasyTracker versions 7.7r3.2004.10.27 and earlier. This flaw resides within the index.html file and manifests through improper input validation mechanisms that fail to adequately sanitize user-supplied data. The vulnerability specifically impacts two parameter fields namely filter and sort which are commonly used for data manipulation and presentation within web applications. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious javascript code or html content through these parameters, which then gets executed in the context of other users' browsers when they access the affected application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or filter user input before rendering it in web pages. When the filter or sort parameters are processed, the application directly incorporates these values into the html output without sufficient sanitization measures. This creates an environment where malicious payloads can be executed within the browser context of legitimate users, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of victims. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications and represents a classic example of insufficient input validation and output encoding. From an operational perspective this vulnerability poses significant risk as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in victims' browsers without requiring any special privileges or authentication.
The impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it provides attackers with the capability to establish persistent malicious presence within the application environment. Attackers can leverage these XSS flaws to redirect users to malicious sites, steal session cookies, modify page content, or perform actions that appear to originate from legitimate users. The vulnerability affects both BNBT TrinEdit and EasyTracker applications, which are typically used for file sharing and torrent management systems, making them attractive targets for attackers seeking to compromise user sessions or distribute malware. The exploitation process requires minimal technical skill as attackers only need to craft malicious URLs containing the XSS payloads in the filter or sort parameters. This vulnerability also maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1566 for social engineering and T1059 for command and scripting interpreter, as it enables attackers to execute malicious code through web-based interfaces. Organizations using these applications should immediately implement input validation and output encoding measures, including proper parameter sanitization, html escaping, and content security policies to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.