CVE-2007-2962 in Particle
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in Particle Gallery 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the order parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/03/2025
The CVE-2007-2962 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw that affected Particle Gallery version 1.0.1 and earlier installations. This vulnerability resides within the search.php script and specifically targets the order parameter handling mechanism. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML code into the application's response, creating a persistent security risk for users interacting with the vulnerable system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization within the Particle Gallery application. When the order parameter is processed in the search.php script, the application fails to properly escape or validate user-supplied data before incorporating it into the HTTP response. This omission creates an opening for attackers to craft malicious payloads that, when executed, can be interpreted by web browsers as legitimate content. The vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws in software applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement. Attackers can leverage this XSS flaw to execute malicious scripts in the context of authenticated users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability affects all users of the affected Particle Gallery versions, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the application serves multiple users or contains sensitive information. Web browsers will execute the injected scripts without distinction, treating them as legitimate content from the vulnerable website.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the broader ATT&CK framework, particularly under the T1566 technique for initial access through malicious content. The vulnerability creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent access to user sessions and potentially escalate privileges within the application environment. Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation, output encoding, and adopting a defense-in-depth approach that includes web application firewalls and regular security assessments.
The remediation approach for CVE-2007-2962 requires immediate patching of the Particle Gallery application to version 1.0.2 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the XSS vulnerability. Organizations should also implement proper parameter validation techniques, including the use of allowlists for acceptable input values and comprehensive output encoding for all dynamic content. Additionally, regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other web applications within the organization's infrastructure.