CVE-2006-4608 in php-revista
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Longino Jacome php-Revista 1.1.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) cadena parameter in busqueda.php and the (2) email parameter in lista.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/26/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-4608 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting php-Revista version 1.1.2, a web-based content management system developed by Longino Jacome. This vulnerability exposes the application to remote code execution through malicious script injection, creating significant security risks for users and administrators who interact with the platform. The flaw specifically manifests in two distinct attack vectors that target different input parameters within the application's core functionality, demonstrating the widespread nature of the vulnerability across multiple modules.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization within the php-Revista application. The first vulnerable parameter, cadena, exists in the busqueda.php file where user input is directly incorporated into the web page response without proper HTML entity encoding or script filtering. Similarly, the email parameter in lista.php suffers from the same deficiency, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users' browsers. These issues align with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting vulnerabilities as weaknesses in input validation and output encoding, specifically addressing the failure to sanitize user-supplied data before rendering it in web responses.
The operational impact of CVE-2006-4608 extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it enables attackers to perform session hijacking, redirect users to malicious websites, or execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. When exploited, these vulnerabilities can compromise user sessions, steal sensitive information, and potentially provide attackers with persistent access to the affected web application. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability affects core search and user listing functionality, which are likely to be frequently accessed by both legitimate users and attackers seeking to exploit the system. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1566 for social engineering and T1059 for command and scripting interpreters, as attackers can leverage the XSS to execute malicious scripts and establish persistent access.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of input validation and output encoding measures throughout the application. Developers should implement proper HTML entity encoding for all user-supplied data before rendering it in web responses, ensuring that special characters are properly escaped to prevent script execution. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. The most effective long-term solution involves comprehensive input sanitization, where all parameters including cadena and email are validated against expected data formats and sanitized before processing. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns, while regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The vulnerability underscores the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to OWASP Top Ten security guidelines to prevent such critical flaws from compromising web applications.