CVE-2007-5312 in TorrentTrader
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TorrentTrader Classic 1.07 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) color parameter to pjirc/css.php and the (2) cat parameter to browse.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2024
The CVE-2007-5312 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in TorrentTrader Classic 1.07, a web-based torrent management system that was widely used in the early 2000s for sharing and organizing torrent files. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a classic example of an XSS attack vector. The flaw manifests in two distinct locations within the application's codebase, demonstrating how multiple entry points can compound the security risk for web applications.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of two specific HTTP parameters within the application's request handling mechanism. The first vector involves the color parameter within the pjirc/css.php endpoint, while the second vector targets the cat parameter in the browse.php file. Both parameters are processed without adequate input validation or output encoding, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary HTML content or JavaScript code directly into the web application's response. When these parameters are processed and rendered in the browser context, the injected code executes within the victim's session, potentially compromising user data and browser integrity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to perform a range of malicious activities within the context of authenticated users. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, deface web pages, or even execute more sophisticated attacks such as credential theft or privilege escalation. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects core application functionality, with the color parameter being used for CSS styling and the cat parameter for category browsing, meaning that any user interaction with these features could trigger the attack. This makes the vulnerability highly exploitable in real-world scenarios where users frequently interact with torrent browsing and configuration interfaces.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-5312 should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input before processing and ensuring that any rendered content is properly escaped according to the context in which it appears. Organizations should implement Content Security Policy headers to prevent unauthorized script execution, utilize parameterized queries where applicable, and ensure that all web application components follow secure coding practices. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of the principle of least privilege and proper input sanitization as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security framework, with the ATT&CK framework categorizing this as a web application attack pattern that leverages user input manipulation to achieve unauthorized code execution within victim sessions.