CVE-2007-3043 in Groupmax Collaboration Web Client
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Collaboration - File Sharing 01-20 up to 01-20-/B and 01-30 up to 01-30-/B in Hitachi Groupmax Collaboration Portal up to 07-30-/D, Groupmax Collaboration Web Client - Forum/File Sharing up to 07-30-/C, uCosminexus Collaboration Portal up to 06-30-/D, and uCosminexus Collaboration Portal - Forum/File Sharing up to 06-30-/C on Windows allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/24/2017
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists within multiple Hitachi Groupmax and uCosminexus collaboration portal applications running on Windows systems. The flaw affects versions up to specific release points including 01-20-/B, 01-30-/B, 07-30-/D, 07-30-/C, 06-30-/D, and 06-30-/C across various collaboration modules. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML content through unspecified attack vectors, creating a significant security risk for organizations using these platforms. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, making it a critical concern for web security.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the collaboration portal's web interfaces. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that get executed in the context of other users' browsers when they access compromised pages. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability may exist across multiple input points within the application's user interface, potentially including forum posts, file sharing interfaces, and collaborative editing features. This broad attack surface increases the likelihood of successful exploitation and makes comprehensive remediation more challenging. The vulnerability's classification aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on credential access through web-based attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking. Organizations using these collaboration platforms face risks including unauthorized data access, privilege escalation, and potential full system compromise through chained attacks. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that these are collaboration portals where users frequently share sensitive business information, documents, and communications. Remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious scripts that redirect users to phishing sites, steal session cookies, or even deploy additional malware. The vulnerability's presence in file sharing and forum components means that any user interaction with these features could serve as an attack vector. According to industry best practices for web application security, this vulnerability requires immediate attention and remediation to prevent potential exploitation that could lead to data breaches or system compromise.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of input validation controls, output encoding, and proper sanitization of all user-supplied data within the affected applications. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads attempting to exploit this vulnerability. Regular security updates and patches from Hitachi should be applied immediately upon availability. Additional defensive measures include implementing content security policies, disabling unnecessary web features, and conducting thorough security assessments of all collaboration platform components. Network segmentation and monitoring of user activities can help detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification as a persistent threat emphasizes the need for comprehensive security monitoring and incident response procedures to protect against potential exploitation attempts.