CVE-2007-3653 in FaName
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Farsi Script (aka FaScript) FaName 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) key or (2) desc parameter to index.php, or (3) the name parameter to page.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/25/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3653 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Farsi Script (FaScript) FaName 1.0 web applications. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's parameter handling mechanisms, specifically targeting three distinct input vectors that process user-supplied data through php scripts. The affected parameters include key and desc parameters in the index.php file, as well as the name parameter in page.php, all of which fail to properly sanitize or escape user input before incorporating it into dynamic web content.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which defines cross-site scripting as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into web pages without proper validation or sanitization. The flaw occurs at the application layer where user-provided parameters are directly embedded into HTML output without appropriate encoding or filtering mechanisms. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious payloads containing script tags or javascript code within the vulnerable parameters, which then executes in the context of other users' browsers when they access the affected pages.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to web application security and user privacy. Remote attackers can leverage these XSS flaws to execute malicious scripts in victims' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, or defacement of the affected web application. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as attackers can manipulate the application's behavior, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. Given that this vulnerability affects a content management or naming system, the potential for abuse includes compromising the integrity of the application's data and user interactions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-3653 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding practices across all user-facing parameters. The primary remediation involves sanitizing all input data through proper escaping mechanisms before incorporating it into web page output, specifically employing context-appropriate encoding such as html entity encoding for web content. Additionally, developers should implement proper parameter validation, enforce strict input type checking, and utilize secure coding practices that prevent direct parameter inclusion in dynamic content generation. The application should also implement proper content security policies and utilize modern web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads. Organizations should conduct thorough security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parameters and scripts within the application ecosystem. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and output encoding practices as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1203 for credential access through web application vulnerabilities.