CVE-2007-0592 in ezDatabase
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in EzDatabase 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to admin/login.php and the Admin Panel Database.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/29/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0592 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within EzDatabase version 2.1.3 that exposes the administrative login interface and database management panel to remote code execution through malicious web script injection. This vulnerability specifically targets the admin/login.php component and the associated Admin Panel Database functionality, creating a pathway for attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrative controls. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization within the web application's authentication flow, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of authenticated users' browsers. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-79 indicates a failure in proper input validation and output encoding, which are fundamental security controls that should prevent the execution of unauthorized scripts in web applications. This issue directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the exploitation of web application vulnerabilities to establish persistent access and execute arbitrary code within the target environment.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input that gets processed and rendered within the administrative interface without proper sanitization. The attack vector typically involves injecting script code through form fields or URL parameters within the admin login page, which then executes in the browser of any user who views the affected page or interacts with the compromised database entries. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as it enables attackers to steal session cookies, modify administrative settings, and potentially escalate privileges to full system compromise. The vulnerability's persistence across different user sessions and its ability to affect the administrative panel makes it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged to maintain long-term access to the database management system. Security researchers have noted that this type of vulnerability often serves as a stepping stone for more sophisticated attacks, including credential theft, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the target network infrastructure.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability face significant operational risks including unauthorized data access, potential data corruption, and complete compromise of database administrative controls. The exposure of the admin panel creates opportunities for attackers to modify database configurations, delete critical information, or establish backdoors for future access. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making it particularly concerning for organizations with web-accessible database management interfaces. Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application, particularly within authentication and administrative components. Security patches and updates to EzDatabase version 2.1.3 should be prioritized, while organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and content security policies to prevent script injection attacks. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the web application stack, ensuring that the security posture remains robust against evolving attack vectors and threat landscapes.