CVE-2007-4624 in Dynamic Picture Frame
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pframe.php in AbleDesign Dynamic Picture Frame 1.00 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the img_url parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2017
The CVE-2007-4624 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the AbleDesign Dynamic Picture Frame 1.00 web application. This vulnerability specifically targets the pframe.php script which processes user input through the img_url parameter, creating a dangerous attack vector that enables remote code execution through malicious web script injection. The flaw exists in the application's input validation mechanisms, failing to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which categorizes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a fundamental web application security weakness that has persisted across numerous applications and frameworks.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious URL containing script code within the img_url parameter and delivers it to unsuspecting users. When the vulnerable application processes this input and renders it within the web page context, the embedded malicious script executes in the victim's browser with the privileges of the affected user. This creates a persistent threat where attackers can steal session cookies, deface web pages, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform other malicious activities that compromise user security and application integrity. The vulnerability demonstrates poor input handling practices and insufficient output encoding that violates core web security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and other industry standards.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable more sophisticated attacks including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. Attackers can leverage this weakness to create persistent backdoors within the application environment, potentially compromising the entire web application infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the application's ability to maintain secure user sessions and can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or system resources. Organizations deploying this vulnerable software face significant risk of user data compromise and potential regulatory violations, particularly in environments where user privacy and data protection are paramount considerations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-4624 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the affected application. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user input through strict validation routines that reject or escape potentially dangerous characters and patterns before processing. Implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection by restricting script execution within the application context. Organizations should also consider upgrading to patched versions of the AbleDesign Dynamic Picture Frame software or implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests. Regular security assessments and input validation testing should be conducted to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other application components, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1203 which addresses credential access through web application vulnerabilities. The remediation process must include comprehensive code review to ensure all input parameters undergo proper sanitization and that output encoding is consistently applied throughout the application's functionality.