CVE-2007-1361 in virtuemart
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in virtuemart_parser.php in VirtueMart before 20070213 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue is probably different than CVE-2007-0376.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/26/2018
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-1361 represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the VirtueMart e-commerce platform, specifically affecting versions prior to 20070213. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which is a fundamental weakness in web application security that allows malicious input to be executed in the context of other users' browsers. VirtueMart, being a popular Joomla component for online shopping cart functionality, was susceptible to this attack vector that could potentially compromise the security of both administrators and end users interacting with the platform.
The technical flaw manifests in the virtuemart_parser.php file where user input is not properly sanitized or validated before being processed and rendered in web pages. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML code through unspecified vectors, meaning the exact method of exploitation is not fully documented but likely involves manipulating form inputs, URL parameters, or other user-controllable data fields within the VirtueMart interface. The vulnerability's classification as a reflected XSS issue suggests that the malicious payload is typically embedded in URLs or other request parameters and executed when users navigate to specific pages containing the tainted data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code in the browsers of unsuspecting users. This could lead to various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, defacement of the e-commerce site, or redirection to malicious websites. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to user sessions, potentially compromising customer data and financial information stored within the VirtueMart platform. The vulnerability's potential to affect both administrators and regular users makes it particularly dangerous as it could provide attackers with elevated privileges or access to sensitive administrative functions.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the VirtueMart component to version 20070213 or later, which would contain the necessary fixes for input validation and sanitization. Organizations should also implement proper input validation mechanisms that filter and sanitize all user-controllable data before processing, following the principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security guidelines. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded and executed in the browser. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper output encoding and input validation practices as recommended by the ATT&CK framework's technique T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution, which emphasizes the need for robust defenses against client-side exploitation techniques.