CVE-2007-1367 in S8500
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login page in Avaya Communications Manager (CM) S87XX, S8500, and S8300 products before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Login field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/30/2019
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-1367 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Avaya Communications Manager products including the S87XX, S8500, and S8300 series. This vulnerability resides within the login page functionality of these telephony systems, making it particularly dangerous as it targets the most frequently accessed interface of the communication platform. The flaw exists in versions prior to 3.1.3, indicating that Avaya had not yet addressed this security weakness in their product line at the time of the vulnerability disclosure. The affected systems are widely deployed in enterprise environments where secure communication infrastructure is paramount, making this vulnerability a significant concern for organizations relying on Avaya's unified communications solutions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the login page's processing logic. When users enter credentials into the Login field, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before rendering it back to the user's browser. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML code that executes in the context of authenticated sessions. The vulnerability specifically affects the login page, which means that attackers can exploit this weakness during the authentication process when users are most likely to be entering sensitive information. The XSS vector operates through the Login field parameter, making it accessible to remote attackers without requiring any prior authentication or privileged access to the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it creates opportunities for attackers to perform session hijacking, steal user credentials, or redirect authenticated users to malicious websites. Attackers could craft malicious login attempts that, when processed by the vulnerable system, would execute scripts in the victim's browser session. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive communication data, modification of user sessions, or the installation of persistent malware on client systems. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where Avaya CM systems manage critical communication infrastructure, as successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the unified communications platform and potential lateral movement within the network. The remote nature of this attack vector means that adversaries can exploit the vulnerability from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the network.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement patch management procedures to upgrade their Avaya Communications Manager systems to version 3.1.3 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Network segmentation and monitoring of login page traffic can provide additional defense in depth measures, though these are not sufficient to completely mitigate the risk. The implementation of proper input validation and output encoding techniques should be enforced across all web application interfaces, particularly authentication pages where user input is processed. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious script injection attempts. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability maps to CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, while the ATT&CK framework would categorize this under T1566 for credential access through social engineering and T1071 for application layer protocol usage. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected components within their Avaya infrastructure and ensure comprehensive patch deployment across all systems.