CVE-2007-1229 in SHOUTcast Server
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Nullsoft ShoutcastServer 1.9.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the top-level URI on the Incoming interface (port 8001/tcp), which is not properly handled in the administrator interface when viewing the log file.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/09/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1229 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the Nullsoft Shoutcast Server version 1.9.7, specifically affecting the administrator interface's handling of log file data. This issue manifests when attackers exploit the lack of proper input validation on the top-level URI of the Incoming interface, which operates on port 8001/tcp. The vulnerability stems from the server's failure to sanitize user-supplied data before displaying it in the administrative log viewer, creating an avenue for malicious script execution within the context of authenticated administrator sessions.
This XSS vulnerability operates through the server's logging mechanism where incoming requests to the administrative interface are recorded without adequate sanitization of potentially malicious content. When administrators access the log file viewing functionality, the stored malicious scripts execute in their browser context, potentially enabling attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized administrative actions, or redirect users to malicious sites. The flaw resides in the server's insufficient output encoding and input validation processes, allowing arbitrary HTML and script code to be embedded in log entries and subsequently rendered without proper security measures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with persistent access to administrative functions within the Shoutcast server environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code within the context of the administrator's browser session, potentially leading to complete server compromise. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it requires no authentication for the initial injection phase, as the vulnerability exists in the server's logging functionality that processes all incoming requests. This creates a scenario where any user with access to the server's administrative interface can be targeted, and the malicious code persists in the log files until manually removed.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-1229 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the Shoutcast server's administrative interface. Organizations should ensure that all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before being stored in log files, and that any data displayed in administrative interfaces undergoes appropriate HTML encoding to prevent script execution. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a typical attack pattern that would be classified under ATT&CK technique T1059.301 for scripting languages. System administrators should also consider implementing network segmentation to limit access to the administrative interface, regularly audit log files for suspicious entries, and apply the latest security patches from the vendor to address this and related vulnerabilities in the software stack.