CVE-2006-7238 in MyShoutPro
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MyShoutPro before 1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/05/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-7238 represents a cross-site scripting flaw in MyShoutPro version 1.1 and earlier, classified under CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This weakness enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into web pages viewed by other users, fundamentally compromising the integrity of web applications. The vulnerability exists in the application's handling of user-supplied input within its web interface, creating an environment where attacker-controlled data can be executed in the context of other users' browsers. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability may manifest through multiple input points within the application, making it particularly challenging to fully mitigate without comprehensive input validation.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input that gets processed by the MyShoutPro application and subsequently rendered in web pages viewed by legitimate users. When victims browse these compromised pages, their browsers execute the injected scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability's classification as a persistent XSS issue means that the malicious content can be stored within the application's database or server-side components, making it particularly dangerous as it affects all users who access the affected content. This type of vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and input validation, which are fundamental security controls defined in the OWASP Top Ten and ISO 27001 standards.
The operational impact of CVE-2006-7238 extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling attackers to fully compromise user sessions and access sensitive information. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, modify user permissions, or redirect users to phishing sites that mimic legitimate application interfaces. The vulnerability's presence in MyShoutPro before version 1.2 suggests a lack of proper input sanitization mechanisms and output encoding practices, which are essential components of secure web application development according to the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard. Organizations using vulnerable versions of this application face significant risk of user data exposure and potential system compromise, as the vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution within the victim's browser context.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate application of the vendor-provided patch or upgrade to version 1.2 or later, which should include comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Security teams should implement proper input sanitization routines that filter or escape special characters commonly used in XSS attacks, including angle brackets, quotes, and script tags. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers and proper HTTPOnly flags for session cookies provides additional defense-in-depth measures against exploitation. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments and code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in their web applications, following the ATT&CK framework's approach to identifying and mitigating web-based attack vectors. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of secure coding practices and the necessity of implementing defense-in-depth strategies as outlined in NIST SP 800-53 security controls.