CVE-2007-5598 in Drupal
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Weblinks for Drupal 4.7.x before 4.7.x-1.0 and 5.x before 5.x-1.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/27/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5598 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Weblinks module for Drupal content management systems. This issue affects Drupal versions 4.7.x prior to 4.7.x-1.0 and 5.x prior to 5.x-1.8, creating a significant security risk for organizations utilizing these older versions. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the Weblinks module, which processes user-supplied data without proper sanitization before rendering it in web pages.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when the Weblinks module fails to properly escape or filter user input before displaying it in web interfaces. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious scripts or HTML content that gets executed in the context of other users' browsers when they view affected web pages. This unspecified vector approach suggests multiple potential entry points within the module's data handling processes, potentially including form submissions, URL parameters, or user-generated content fields. The vulnerability maps directly to CWE-79 which classifies cross-site scripting as a critical weakness in web applications where untrusted data is not properly sanitized before being rendered in web pages.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, manipulate web content, or redirect users to malicious sites. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability without requiring authentication or specific user interaction beyond accessing the vulnerable web application. The attack surface is particularly concerning for organizations using Drupal's Weblinks module, as it could enable attackers to compromise user accounts, modify content, or establish persistent access to the web application. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on using web shells and malicious scripts to maintain access and escalate privileges within web applications.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to patched versions of Drupal and the Weblinks module, implementing proper input validation and output encoding measures, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious script injection attempts. Additional protective measures include restricting user permissions, implementing content security policies, and conducting regular security audits of web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities. The remediation process should also involve comprehensive testing to ensure that all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before processing and display, particularly focusing on the specific data handling mechanisms within the Weblinks module.