CVE-2007-4024 in Philboard
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in W1L3D4_aramasonuc.asp in W1L3D4 Philboard 0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchterms parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/06/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-4024 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the W1L3D4 Philboard 0.3 web application, specifically affecting the W1L3D4_aramasonuc.asp component. This type of vulnerability falls under the broader category of CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which is a fundamental weakness in web application security that allows malicious input to be executed as part of web pages viewed by other users. The affected application appears to be a bulletin board system that processes user search queries without proper input validation or output encoding mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the searchterms parameter within the W1L3D4_aramasonuc.asp script, which fails to sanitize or encode user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. When a remote attacker submits malicious script code through this parameter, the application processes the input and reflects it back to the user's browser without adequate protection measures. This creates an environment where attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content that executes in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further malicious activities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it enables attackers to leverage the trust relationship between legitimate users and the web application. According to ATT&CK framework category T1059.001 - Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell, while this specific vulnerability doesn't directly involve PowerShell, the principle of code injection remains consistent with how adversaries establish persistent access through malicious script execution. The vulnerability's presence in a bulletin board system makes it particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple users simultaneously, potentially compromising entire user communities within the application. Attackers could craft malicious search terms that, when viewed by other users, would execute scripts to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or even install malware through browser-based exploits.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user input through strict validation patterns that reject or escape potentially dangerous characters and sequences before processing them within the application. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded and executed. The application should also employ proper output encoding when rendering user-supplied content, ensuring that any special characters are properly escaped to prevent their interpretation as executable code. Security practitioners should consider implementing the principle of least privilege in input handling and regularly audit web applications for similar vulnerabilities through automated scanning and manual penetration testing processes.