CVE-2007-1508 in DirectAdmin
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CMD_USER_STATS in DirectAdmin allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the RESULT parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-5983.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1508 represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the DirectAdmin web-based control panel software, specifically within the CMD_USER_STATS functionality. This issue resides in the handling of user input parameters, where the RESULT parameter fails to properly sanitize or validate incoming data before processing. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on behalf of victims.
This XSS vulnerability operates through a distinct attack vector compared to CVE-2006-5983, which indicates that the exploitation methods and affected components differ between these two vulnerabilities. The flaw specifically manifests when the CMD_USER_STATS command processes the RESULT parameter without adequate input filtering mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that, when executed, will be interpreted by the victim's browser as legitimate content, thereby bypassing standard security controls. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is a fundamental web application security weakness that has been consistently identified as one of the most prevalent security flaws in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can be leveraged to perform sophisticated attacks against authenticated users of the DirectAdmin system. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, modify web page content, or even perform administrative actions if the victim has elevated privileges. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web-based management interfaces. This vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of user sessions within the DirectAdmin environment, potentially compromising the security of multiple accounts if not properly addressed.
The mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-1508 should include immediate implementation of input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the CMD_USER_STATS functionality. Organizations should apply the vendor-provided security patches as soon as they become available, while also implementing additional defensive measures such as content security policies and web application firewalls. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization and the need for comprehensive security testing of all user-controllable parameters within web applications. Security teams should also consider implementing monitoring solutions to detect potential exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures to address successful attacks. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1059.007 technique for 'Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript' which emphasizes the importance of controlling script execution within web environments and highlights the necessity of proper input validation to prevent malicious code injection.