CVE-2007-5182 in Netkamp Emlak Scripti
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mail.asp in Netkamp Emlak Scripti allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Email parameter, and possibly the (2) Ad, (3) Soyad, (4) Konu, and (5) Mesaj parameters to iletisim.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/31/2017
The CVE-2007-5182 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the Netkamp Emlak Scripti web application, specifically affecting the mail.asp component and the iletisim.asp contact form. This vulnerability exposes the application to remote code execution through malicious script injection, creating significant security risks for both end users and system administrators. The flaw manifests when user input is not properly sanitized before being rendered back to web browsers, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users' sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the web application's handling of user-submitted data. The Email parameter in mail.asp serves as the primary attack vector, but the vulnerability extends to multiple parameters including Ad, Soyad, Konu, and Mesaj in the iletisim.asp form. This widespread impact indicates a systemic lack of proper sanitization mechanisms throughout the application's data processing pipeline. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws, and demonstrates poor input validation practices that violate fundamental web security principles.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates substantial risk for the web application's users and administrators. Attackers can exploit this flaw to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, deface the application's content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential privilege escalation and persistent malicious presence within the application. According to ATT&CK framework category T1059, this vulnerability enables adversaries to execute malicious code through web application interfaces, while T1566 highlights the exploitation of web application vulnerabilities for initial access and persistence.
The remediation strategy for CVE-2007-5182 requires comprehensive input validation and output encoding across all user-facing parameters. Implementing proper sanitization of all input fields through whitelisting techniques and HTML encoding of output data prevents script injection attacks. Security patches should include validation of input formats, length restrictions, and removal of dangerous characters from user submissions. Organizations should also implement Content Security Policy headers to add an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks. Regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on input handling and output encoding practices will help prevent similar vulnerabilities in future development cycles, aligning with industry best practices outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines for web application security.