CVE-2007-4760 in Ucosminexus Service Platform
Summary
by MITRE
The javadoc tool in Cosminexus Developer s Kit for Java in Cosminexus 7 and 7.5 can generate HTML documents that contain cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this is probably the same issue as CVE-2007-3503.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/29/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-4760 affects the javadoc tool within the Cosminexus Developer s Kit for Java version 7 and 7.5, representing a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability that exposes applications to remote code execution risks. This flaw exists in the documentation generation component that processes Java source code to create HTML documentation, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject harmful scripts into the generated output. The vulnerability specifically impacts the javadoc tool's handling of input data during HTML document generation, where insufficient sanitization allows attacker-controlled content to be embedded directly into the resulting web pages without proper encoding or validation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the javadoc tool's failure to properly escape or filter user-supplied input when generating HTML documentation. When developers use the tool to process source code containing malicious comments or documentation elements, the tool incorporates these elements directly into the generated HTML without adequate security measures. This weakness creates a persistent XSS vector where any user with access to the javadoc generation process can inject scripts that execute in the context of other users who view the generated documentation. The vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1211 which covers exploitation of vulnerabilities in documentation generation tools.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with a potential foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the development environment. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary web scripts in the browsers of users who access the generated documentation, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the development infrastructure. The vulnerability affects organizations that rely on automated documentation generation as part of their development workflow, where the javadoc tool processes source code from multiple contributors or external repositories. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious comments or documentation elements that, when processed by the javadoc tool, create persistent XSS payloads in the generated HTML output.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including updating to patched versions of the Cosminexus Developer s Kit, implementing input validation and sanitization measures for documentation generation processes, and restricting access to the javadoc tool to trusted users only. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of securing development tools and documentation generators, as these components often receive less security attention despite their critical role in the software development lifecycle. Security practitioners should also consider implementing web application firewalls and content security policies to protect against potential exploitation of this vulnerability, while also ensuring that all automated documentation generation processes include proper input sanitization measures to prevent similar issues from occurring in other tools or custom documentation generators used within the organization.