CVE-2006-4628 in VCD-db
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in VCD-db before 0.983 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors when handling comments.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/03/2018
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-4628 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the VCD-db application version 0.982 and earlier. This security weakness falls under the category of CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which specifically addresses the failure to properly sanitize user inputs before incorporating them into web page content. The vulnerability manifests when the application processes comments submitted by users, creating an environment where malicious actors can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users' browsers. The unspecified vectors suggest that the flaw may exist across multiple input handling mechanisms within the comment processing functionality, making the attack surface more expansive than typical XSS vulnerabilities.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability enables remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML code through comment submissions, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of authenticated users. When users view pages containing malicious comments, their browsers execute the injected code within the context of the vulnerable application, creating a persistent threat that can compromise user sessions and data integrity. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as attackers can leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent backdoors, redirect users to malicious sites, or harvest sensitive information from user interactions with the application.
This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 Phishing via Social Engineering, as attackers can craft malicious comments that appear legitimate to users, thereby exploiting human trust to facilitate the execution of malicious payloads. The operational impact of CVE-2006-4628 is significant for any organization relying on VCD-db for content management or user interaction, as it undermines the fundamental security assumptions of web applications and creates persistent threats that can affect multiple users over extended periods. Organizations using vulnerable versions face potential data breaches, loss of user trust, and regulatory compliance issues, particularly in environments where user-generated content is prevalent.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching to version 0.983 or later, which presumably contains the necessary fixes for the XSS flaw. Additionally, implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms can provide defense-in-depth protection against similar vulnerabilities. The application should sanitize all user inputs, particularly those used in comment systems, through proper HTML escaping and content security policy implementation. Regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on input handling processes will help identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring systems to detect and prevent exploitation attempts of known XSS patterns.