CVE-2007-2818 in Parodia
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cand_login.asp in CactuSoft Parodia 6.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the strJobIDs parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/02/2018
The CVE-2007-2818 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw in the CactuSoft Parodia content management system version 6.4 and earlier. This vulnerability exists within the cand_login.asp script which processes user authentication requests. The flaw specifically manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user input submitted through the strJobIDs parameter, creating an exploitable condition that allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML code directly into the application's response.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting as a code injection flaw where untrusted data is incorporated into web page content without proper validation or sanitization. The strJobIDs parameter serves as the attack vector, accepting user-supplied data that gets reflected back to the browser without adequate input filtering mechanisms. This creates a persistent XSS vulnerability where malicious payloads can be executed in the context of other users' browsers who view the affected pages.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. An attacker could craft a malicious URL containing a payload that would execute when victims navigate to the vulnerable page, potentially stealing session cookies or redirecting users to phishing sites. The vulnerability affects the authentication mechanism of the application, potentially allowing unauthorized access to user accounts and compromising the integrity of the entire system.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1059.007 for scripting and T1566 for phishing attacks. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal privileges and can be executed remotely, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that handle sensitive user data. Organizations using CactuSoft Parodia versions prior to 6.5 should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, output encoding, and proper parameter sanitization. The recommended remediation involves updating to the patched version of the software or implementing web application firewall rules to filter malicious input patterns. Additionally, developers should adopt secure coding practices that enforce proper validation of all user-supplied inputs and implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution capabilities in the browser environment.