CVE-2007-3067 in Attunement
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Attunement and Key Tracker 0.95 and earlier plugin for EQdkp allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, possibly involving the (1) keyshow, (2) sortkey, and (3) show parameters to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/02/2017
The CVE-2007-3067 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in the Attunement and Key Tracker plugin version 0.95 and earlier for EQdkp, a popular guild management system for World of Warcraft raiding communities. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically targeting the web application's input validation mechanisms. The flaw exists within the plugin's handling of user-supplied parameters, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML code into the application's response, thereby compromising the security of legitimate users who interact with the affected system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through manipulation of specific parameters within the index.php file, namely keyshow, sortkey, and show parameters. Attackers can craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that are then executed in the context of other users' browsers when they access the compromised application. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it allows attackers to bypass traditional security measures, as the malicious code originates from the application itself rather than from external sources. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple script injection, potentially enabling session hijacking, credential theft, and the execution of malicious actions on behalf of authenticated users.
The operational impact of CVE-2007-3067 is significant for EQdkp administrators and their communities, as it can lead to complete compromise of user sessions and potential data exfiltration. Given that EQdkp systems typically manage sensitive raid information, character data, and guild resources, an attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to critical guild information. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the Attunement and Key Tracker plugin, which is commonly used for managing raid keys and tracking character progress, making it an attractive target for exploitation. The widespread adoption of EQdkp among gaming guilds increases the potential attack surface, as administrators may have varying levels of security awareness and patch management capabilities.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-3067 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected plugin to version 0.96 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. System administrators should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent script injection attempts, following the principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security guidelines. Additionally, network-based intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious parameter patterns that may indicate attempted exploitation. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of regular security audits and prompt patch management, as highlighted by the MITRE ATT&CK framework's emphasis on maintaining up-to-date software versions to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and content security policies to provide additional layers of protection against similar scripting attacks.