CVE-2007-4239 in oneWallet
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user/forgotPassStep2.jsp in the admin interface in C-SAM oneWallet 210_07062007;1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the loginID parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/06/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-4239 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the administrative interface of C-SAM oneWallet version 210_07062007 and 1.0. This vulnerability exists in the user/forgotPassStep2.jsp component which handles password recovery functionality for administrators. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before rendering it within the web application's response. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious payloads through the loginID parameter, which then gets reflected back to users in the application's response without proper sanitization.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from the application's failure to implement proper input validation controls for the loginID parameter. When administrators navigate to the forgot password step two page, the application accepts the loginID value directly from user input without applying appropriate sanitization or encoding measures. This creates an environment where malicious scripts can be injected and executed within the context of other users' browsers who access the compromised page. The vulnerability is classified as a reflected XSS attack since the malicious script is immediately reflected back to the user through the web application's response. According to CWE classification, this corresponds to CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a direct violation of secure coding practices. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on establishing persistence through web shell injection and malicious script deployment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, steal administrative credentials, and potentially gain full control over the administrative interface. An attacker could craft payloads that redirect victims to malicious sites, steal session cookies, or inject additional malicious scripts that could compromise the entire administrative environment. The exposure of the administrative interface makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it could allow unauthorized access to sensitive system configurations and user data. The vulnerability affects the authentication and password recovery mechanisms which are fundamental to system security, potentially enabling attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to protected resources. Organizations utilizing this version of C-SAM oneWallet face significant risk of compromise, especially if the administrative interface is accessible from untrusted networks or if administrators do not employ proper security measures such as secure session management and network segmentation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-4239 should focus on immediate input validation and output encoding implementations. Organizations must ensure that all user-supplied input is properly validated and sanitized before being processed or rendered in web responses. This includes implementing proper HTML encoding for all dynamic content and utilizing parameterized input validation techniques. The recommended approach involves applying strict input filters that reject or escape potentially dangerous characters and sequences, particularly those associated with script execution such as angle brackets, script tags, and JavaScript event handlers. Organizations should also implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to add an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Furthermore, it is essential to upgrade to patched versions of C-SAM oneWallet as soon as possible, as this vulnerability has likely been addressed in subsequent releases. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities throughout the application's codebase, with particular attention to all pages that handle user input and dynamic content generation. The implementation of web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional monitoring capabilities to detect and prevent exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.