CVE-2007-1494 in NukeSentinel
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NukeSentinel before 2.5.06 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to the "filters for https:// and http://".
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/27/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1494 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the NukeSentinel security module for PHP-Nuke platforms. This vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.5.06 and specifically targets the module's handling of web protocol filters for http:// and https:// URLs. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's browser session, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or account compromise. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws according to the CWE database.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the NukeSentinel module's URL filtering mechanism. When the system processes URLs containing http:// or https:// protocols, it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before rendering it in web pages. This allows attackers to inject malicious script code that gets executed when other users view the affected pages. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability may occur across multiple entry points where URL data is processed, making the attack surface broader than initially apparent. The module's failure to properly escape or validate URL parameters creates an environment where malicious actors can craft payloads that bypass security measures designed to protect against such attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations running PHP-Nuke platforms with NukeSentinel installed. Attackers can exploit this flaw to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, inject phishing content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability particularly affects web applications that rely on NukeSentinel for security monitoring and that process user-provided URLs or links. In a typical attack scenario, an attacker might inject malicious JavaScript into a URL field that gets displayed on a public page, causing any visitor to execute the malicious code. This could result in credential theft, data exfiltration, or complete compromise of user sessions within the affected application environment. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the application layer, where it can directly impact user experience and security posture.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-1494 should prioritize immediate patching of the NukeSentinel module to version 2.5.06 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the XSS vulnerability. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding measures to prevent similar issues in other parts of their web applications. The security community recommends following the principle of least privilege and implementing proper content security policies to limit the impact of potential XSS attacks. Additionally, regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in custom web applications. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics, as the attack often involves tricking users into executing malicious code through seemingly legitimate web content. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security testing to detect and prevent exploitation of such vulnerabilities in their environments.