CVE-2007-5291 in DB Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Edit.asp in DB Manager 2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/29/2017
The CVE-2007-5291 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw in the DB Manager 2.0 web application's Edit.asp component. This vulnerability specifically targets the id parameter, which serves as an entry point for malicious input injection. The flaw resides in the application's failure to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. When a user submits a request containing malicious script within the id parameter, the application processes this input without adequate protection mechanisms, allowing the injected code to execute in the context of other users' browsers who access the affected page.
This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is classified as a critical security weakness in web applications. The technical implementation flaw occurs at the input validation and output encoding stages of the application's data processing pipeline. The Edit.asp script likely directly incorporates the id parameter value into HTML output without proper sanitization, creating an environment where attacker-controlled content can be executed as script code. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it enables attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the web application environment. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute persistent XSS payloads that may include cookie theft mechanisms, redirection to malicious sites, or even browser exploitation techniques. The vulnerability affects any user who interacts with the DB Manager 2.0 application, particularly those who view pages containing the maliciously injected content. From an attacker perspective, this vulnerability maps to several ATT&CK tactics including initial access through web application exploitation and persistence via malicious script execution. The impact is particularly severe in environments where the application handles sensitive data or where users have elevated privileges within the database management system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-5291 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input, particularly parameters like id, before processing or displaying them in web content. Implementing proper HTML encoding of output data prevents script execution even if malicious input reaches the application. Additionally, organizations should deploy web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious input patterns targeting known XSS vulnerabilities. The application should also implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution sources and prevent unauthorized code injection. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. System administrators should also consider implementing least privilege access controls and monitoring for suspicious activities related to database management operations.