CVE-2007-3070 in WebStudio CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in BDigital Web Solutions WebStudio allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the pageid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/26/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3070 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the BDigital Web Solutions WebStudio content management system. This issue resides in the index.php script where the pageid parameter is improperly handled, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability falls under the broader category of injection attacks that have been consistently ranked among the top security risks by organizations such as OWASP and the SANS Institute.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the WebStudio application. When the pageid parameter is processed without proper sanitization, user-supplied data can be directly embedded into the web page response without appropriate escaping or encoding mechanisms. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that execute in the victim's browser when the page is rendered. The vulnerability specifically affects the index.php file which serves as the primary entry point for content delivery within the WebStudio framework, making it a critical attack vector for compromising user sessions and potentially escalating privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, deface web applications, steal sensitive information, or redirect users to malicious sites. According to the ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566.001 for spearphishing with social engineering, as attackers can leverage the XSS to deliver additional payloads or manipulate user interactions. The vulnerability also aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-site Scripting flaws, and CWE-352 which addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery, as the compromised sessions could be exploited for unauthorized actions. The risk is particularly elevated in environments where WebStudio is used for content management, as it provides attackers with a persistent means to compromise user interactions and potentially gain administrative access.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-3070 should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding practices throughout the application. The most effective immediate solution involves sanitizing all user inputs, particularly the pageid parameter, by applying proper HTML entity encoding before rendering any dynamic content. Additionally, implementing a Content Security Policy (CSP) header can provide an additional layer of protection by restricting script execution sources and preventing unauthorized code injection. The WebStudio application should also be updated to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched, as the original version likely lacks proper input validation mechanisms. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious script payloads, while also conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of their web infrastructure. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and input validation as outlined in industry standards such as the OWASP Secure Coding Practices and the ISO/IEC 27001 information security management framework.