CVE-2006-6249 in Chama Cargo
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Chama Cargo 4.36 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/02/2017
The CVE-2006-6249 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in Chama Cargo version 4.36 and earlier systems. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting attacks that occur when an application fails to properly validate or escape user-supplied input before incorporating it into web pages served to other users. The vulnerability exists within the web application's input handling mechanisms, creating an environment where malicious actors can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users' browsers.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through unspecified vectors that likely involve user input fields or parameters within the Chama Cargo application interface. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that, when processed by the vulnerable application, get executed in the browsers of unsuspecting users who visit affected pages. This typically involves injecting javascript code or html elements that can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform other harmful actions on behalf of the compromised users. The vulnerability's impact is particularly severe because it affects the application's core functionality and user interaction components.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations using Chama Cargo systems, as it allows attackers to compromise user sessions and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive cargo information, shipping data, or financial records. The attack surface is broad since any user input field within the application could serve as an entry point for exploitation. The vulnerability's remote nature means attackers do not need physical access to the system or network, making it particularly dangerous for web-based applications that handle sensitive business data. Organizations may experience data breaches, unauthorized transactions, and potential regulatory compliance violations due to this flaw.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-6249 should prioritize immediate patching of the Chama Cargo application to version 4.37 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging. The principle of least privilege should be enforced, ensuring that user inputs are properly sanitized before being processed or displayed. Additionally, implementing content security policies and regular security testing can help prevent future XSS vulnerabilities. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001 (Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment) and T1566.002 (Phishing: Spearphishing Link) techniques, as attackers often use XSS vulnerabilities to deliver malicious payloads through compromised web interfaces. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls and monitoring systems to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.