CVE-2006-7093 in LaiThai
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mambo LaiThai 4.5.4 Security Patch 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/20/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-7093 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Mambo LaiThai 4.5.4 Security Patch 2 and earlier versions of the content management system. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws. The issue stems from the application's inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before it is rendered in web pages. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious scripts or HTML code through unspecified vectors that bypass the system's security controls.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of a victim's browser session. This occurs because the Mambo LaiThai application does not adequately filter or escape special characters in user input before displaying it on web pages. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability could be triggered through multiple entry points within the application, including form fields, URL parameters, or other user-controllable inputs. The security patch level of 2 indicates that this vulnerability was present in the software before the patch was applied, making it a persistent threat in unpatched installations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it can lead to various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, defacement of web content, and redirection to malicious sites. An attacker could inject scripts that steal cookies, modify page content, or redirect users to phishing sites that appear legitimate. The vulnerability essentially allows attackers to impersonate legitimate users within the web application, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of users. This threat is particularly dangerous in web applications that handle sensitive information or user authentication, as it could compromise the entire security model of the platform.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement comprehensive mitigations including applying the latest security patches released by the Mambo community, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious script injections. The remediation process should include thorough code reviews to ensure all user inputs are properly sanitized, implementation of Content Security Policies to limit script execution, and regular security testing to identify similar vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics including the use of malicious scripts to compromise web applications. The importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions cannot be overstated, as this vulnerability demonstrates how quickly security flaws can become exploitable in the wild.