CVE-2007-0225 in VP-ASP
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shopcustadmin.asp in VP-ASP Shopping Cart 6.09 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/17/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0225 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the VP-ASP Shopping Cart version 6.09 and earlier systems. This security weakness resides in the shopcustadmin.asp component which processes user input without proper sanitization mechanisms. The vulnerability specifically affects the msg parameter handling, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of legitimate user sessions.
This XSS vulnerability operates through the injection of malicious payloads into the msg parameter which is then processed and displayed within the web application interface. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the application's administrative interface. When users interact with the affected parameter, the malicious code gets executed in the browser context of other users who view the affected content, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further exploitation of the compromised system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it enables attackers to manipulate the administrative functions of the shopping cart system. An attacker could craft malicious payloads that redirect users to phishing sites, steal session cookies, or even modify administrative settings through the injection of JavaScript code that interacts with the application's backend functionality. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of user data within the shopping cart environment, potentially exposing sensitive customer information and transaction details.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability maps directly to CWE-79 which defines cross-site scripting as a weakness where applications fail to properly encode or validate user-supplied data before including it in web pages. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this under TA0001 Initial Access and TA0002 Execution techniques, as attackers can use this vector to establish persistent access and execute malicious code within the victim's browser environment. The vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation practices that violate security best practices established in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-0225 require immediate implementation of proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms within the affected application. The system administrators must ensure that all user-supplied input, particularly the msg parameter in this case, undergoes strict validation and sanitization before being processed or displayed. Implementing Content Security Policy headers, using proper HTML encoding functions, and applying input validation filters can effectively prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Additionally, upgrading to a patched version of VP-ASP Shopping Cart beyond version 6.09 resolves the vulnerability at its source, as the developers have implemented proper security measures to handle user input within the administrative interface. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar input validation weaknesses in other application components.