CVE-2006-6862 in Spooky Login
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Outfront Spooky Login 2.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) login/login.asp or (2) login/register.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/02/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6862 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Outfront Spooky Login 2.7 web application framework. This vulnerability exists in the authentication and user registration components of the software, specifically affecting the login/login.asp and login/register.asp pages. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML content through unspecified parameters, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on this authentication system. The vulnerability's classification as a persistent XSS issue means that malicious code can be executed in the context of a victim's browser session, potentially leading to unauthorized access, session hijacking, or data exfiltration from authenticated users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the web application's parameter handling mechanisms. When user-supplied data is processed through the login and registration pages without proper sanitization, the application fails to escape special characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript code. This lack of proper input filtering creates an attack surface where malicious actors can craft specially formatted requests containing script tags or other malicious payloads that get executed when the application renders the affected pages. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that these pages typically handle sensitive user information and authentication data, making them prime targets for exploitation.
The operational impact of CVE-2006-6862 extends beyond simple script injection, potentially enabling sophisticated attacks such as credential theft, session manipulation, and unauthorized account access. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal user session cookies, redirect victims to malicious websites, or inject malware into user browsers. The vulnerability affects the core authentication functionality of the application, which means that successful exploitation could compromise the entire security posture of systems relying on this login framework. From an attacker's perspective, the vulnerability provides a persistent vector for maintaining access to compromised systems and can be combined with other attack techniques to escalate privileges or gain deeper system access. The lack of specific parameter identification in the vulnerability description suggests that multiple input points within these pages may be susceptible to injection attacks, increasing the attack surface and making the vulnerability more difficult to fully mitigate.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigation strategies including input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious code execution. The recommended approach involves implementing proper parameter sanitization, character encoding, and content security policies to prevent script injection attacks. Security professionals should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious patterns in login and registration requests. From a compliance standpoint, this vulnerability would likely violate several security standards including those outlined in the CWE catalog under category 79 for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework would categorize this as a web application attack vector, potentially falling under techniques related to credential access and persistence mechanisms that leverage application-level vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications and ensure proper input handling practices are implemented across all web-based systems.