CVE-2007-0660 in Dotnetnuke Iframe
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the IFrame module before 03.02.01 for DotNetNuke (DNN) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to "Pass through values."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2017
The CVE-2007-0660 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the IFrame module of DotNetNuke content management systems prior to version 03.02.01. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically targeting the insecure handling of user input within the module's pass-through functionality. The issue arises from inadequate validation and sanitization of parameters that are passed through the IFrame module, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the application's response.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through unspecified vectors related to "Pass through values" within the IFrame module's implementation. These pass-through values represent parameters that are intended to be forwarded to external resources or used within the module's rendering logic. Attackers can manipulate these parameters to include malicious script code that gets executed in the context of other users' browsers when they view pages containing the vulnerable module. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it allows attackers to execute scripts in the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the compromised user's privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities within the target environment. An attacker could inject scripts that steal cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or even modify the content displayed to authenticated users. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of user sessions within the DotNetNuke platform, potentially compromising the security of sensitive information and user data. Given that DotNetNuke was widely deployed for enterprise and public websites, this vulnerability could have affected numerous organizations with varying levels of security maturity.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-0660 should focus on immediate patching of the IFrame module to version 03.02.01 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. Organizations should also implement proper output encoding for all user-supplied content and establish robust input validation routines that filter or escape potentially dangerous characters. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for credential access through social engineering, as attackers could leverage this vulnerability to harvest user credentials through session hijacking or by redirecting users to phishing sites. Additional protective measures include implementing content security policies, regular security scanning of web applications, and maintaining up-to-date security patches for all components within the DotNetNuke ecosystem. The remediation process should also include security awareness training for administrators to recognize and respond to similar vulnerabilities in other modules or applications within their infrastructure.