CVE-2007-5582 in CiscoWorks Server
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login page in Cisco CiscoWorks Server (CS), possibly 2.6 and earlier, when using CiscoWorks Common Services 3.0.x and 3.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/01/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5582 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the login page of Cisco CiscoWorks Server version 2.6 and earlier releases. This security weakness specifically affects systems utilizing CiscoWorks Common Services 3.0.x and 3.1 components, creating a significant attack surface that malicious actors can exploit to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of authenticated user sessions. The vulnerability resides in the authentication mechanism of the CiscoWorks Server platform, which serves as a network management solution for enterprise environments.
The technical nature of this XSS vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the login page implementation. Attackers can leverage this flaw through unspecified vectors that likely involve manipulating form fields or URL parameters during the authentication process. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-site Scripting flaws in web applications, where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before rendering it in web pages. This weakness enables attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the victim's browser when they access the compromised login page.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can lead to complete session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized access to sensitive network management functions. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can potentially gain administrative privileges within the CiscoWorks environment, compromising the integrity of network configuration data and exposing the underlying network infrastructure to further attacks. The attack vector allows remote exploitation without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise networks that rely on CiscoWorks Server for critical network management operations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of affected CiscoWorks Server installations to version 2.7 or later, which includes proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations should implement additional security measures such as web application firewalls to monitor and filter malicious requests targeting the login page. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the affected systems. The remediation process must include thorough testing of patched environments to ensure that the XSS vulnerability has been completely eliminated while maintaining the functionality of the CiscoWorks Common Services components. This vulnerability exemplifies the importance of proper input validation and output encoding practices in web applications, as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security standards and the ATT&CK framework's web application exploitation techniques.