CVE-2006-4727 in Email Firewall
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in emfadmin/statusView.do in Tumbleweed EMF Administration Module 6.2.2 Build 4123, and possibly other versions before 6.3.2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) lineId and (2) sort parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/01/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-4727 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Tumbleweed EMF Administration Module version 6.2.2 Build 4123 and potentially earlier versions up to 6.3.1. This security weakness resides in the statusView.do servlet component that processes user input parameters for displaying system status information. The vulnerability specifically affects two parameter fields named lineId and sort, which are improperly validated and sanitized before being incorporated into the web response. This flaw enables malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of authenticated users' browsers, creating a significant risk for organizations relying on this administration module for system monitoring and management.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of HTTP request parameters sent to the statusView.do endpoint. When attackers submit malicious content through the lineId or sort parameters, the application fails to properly escape or filter the input before rendering it in the web page response. This improper input handling creates an XSS vector where injected scripts execute in the victim's browser with the privileges of the authenticated user. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through spearphishing attachments or links. The flaw demonstrates poor input validation practices and inadequate output encoding mechanisms that are fundamental requirements for preventing XSS attacks in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can lead to complete session hijacking, data theft, and privilege escalation within the affected system. An attacker could potentially steal user authentication cookies, access sensitive system information, or redirect users to malicious websites that appear legitimate. The vulnerability affects the administration module's ability to provide secure monitoring capabilities, undermining the trust model of the system and potentially exposing critical infrastructure management functions to unauthorized access. Organizations using this version of the EMF Administration Module face risks of unauthorized system access, data compromise, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure, particularly if administrators interact with the vulnerable interface.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching to version 6.3.2 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for proper input sanitization. Organizations should also implement input validation at multiple layers including web application firewalls, proper output encoding for all dynamic content, and regular security code reviews to identify similar issues. The principle of least privilege should be enforced for administrative interfaces, and additional monitoring should be implemented to detect suspicious parameter usage patterns. Security teams should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution capabilities and conduct regular penetration testing to identify other potential XSS vulnerabilities in the application stack. This vulnerability highlights the importance of comprehensive security testing during software development lifecycle and the necessity of maintaining up-to-date security patches across all system components.