CVE-2007-0365 in All In One Control Panel
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in All In One Control Panel (AIOCP) 1.3.009 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5830.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0365 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the All In One Control Panel version 1.3.009 and earlier releases. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is a fundamental web application security weakness that occurs when an application incorporates untrusted data into web pages without proper validation or encoding. The All In One Control Panel, designed as a comprehensive management interface for web applications, becomes a prime target for attackers seeking to exploit user sessions and execute malicious code within the context of the victim's browser.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the AIOCP application. Attackers can leverage unspecified vectors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the application's interface, potentially affecting multiple users who interact with the compromised system. The vulnerability's classification as a remote attack vector means that malicious actors do not require physical access to the system or any form of authentication to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous in multi-user environments where the control panel serves as a central management point for various web applications and services.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, deface web applications, steal sensitive information, or redirect users to malicious sites. When users access the compromised control panel, any injected scripts execute within their browser context, potentially compromising their sessions and allowing for further exploitation. The vulnerability's presence in version 1.3.009 and earlier suggests that the developers may have overlooked proper sanitization of user inputs or failed to implement adequate security controls during the application's development lifecycle, creating a persistent risk for organizations relying on this control panel for system management.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to a patched version of the All In One Control Panel, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and conducting comprehensive security assessments of their web applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1059.007 technique for Scripting, as attackers can leverage the XSS flaw to execute malicious scripts within user browsers. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and regular security scanning can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the importance of thorough security testing and input validation in web applications, particularly those serving as centralized management interfaces for critical system components.