CVE-2006-6815 in Secure Login Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in DMXReady Secure Login Manager 1.0 allow remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) set_preferences.asp, (2) send_password_preferences.asp, and (3) SecureLoginManager/list.asp in the Local-Admin Panel.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/29/2017
The CVE-2006-6815 vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in DMXReady Secure Login Manager version 1.0 that exposes multiple cross-site scripting attack vectors within the Local-Admin Panel. This vulnerability specifically targets authenticated administrator users who possess administrative privileges within the system, creating a significant risk as attackers can leverage these elevated permissions to execute malicious code. The vulnerability affects three distinct files within the application's administrative interface: set_preferences.asp, send_password_preferences.asp, and SecureLoginManager/list.asp, all of which process user input without proper sanitization or validation mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the affected ASP files. When administrators access these pages, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied parameters, allowing malicious payloads to be injected and subsequently executed within the context of other users' browsers. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws in web applications. The flaw manifests when the application directly incorporates user-controllable data into dynamically generated web pages without appropriate encoding or validation, creating an environment where attackers can inject malicious scripts that execute in the victim's browser context.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it enables attackers to perform sophisticated attacks such as session hijacking, credential theft, and privilege escalation within the compromised administrative environment. An authenticated attacker with administrative access can leverage this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that could capture login credentials, modify administrative settings, or redirect users to malicious websites. This represents a significant concern for organizations relying on the DMXReady Secure Login Manager for authentication management, as the vulnerability effectively allows attackers to bypass the very security controls designed to protect administrative functions.
From an adversarial perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 which covers "Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell" and T1566.001 which addresses "Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment". The attack surface is particularly concerning because it targets the administrative interface where attackers can gain elevated privileges and execute commands with full administrative rights. Organizations using this software face a heightened risk of successful exploitation, especially in environments where administrative credentials might be compromised through social engineering or other attack vectors. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple administrative endpoints indicates a systemic design flaw that requires comprehensive remediation rather than isolated patching.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-6815 should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms across all affected pages. Organizations should immediately apply vendor patches or upgrade to newer versions of the DMXReady Secure Login Manager that address these XSS vulnerabilities. Additionally, implementing proper content security policies, employing proper HTML escaping techniques, and conducting regular security code reviews can help prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. Network segmentation and monitoring of administrative access patterns can provide early detection of potential exploitation attempts, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar input validation weaknesses in other applications within the organization's infrastructure.