CVE-2007-5692 in SiteBar
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SiteBar 3.3.8 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the lang parameter to integrator.php; (2) the token parameter in a New Password action, (3) the nid_acl parameter in a Folder Properties action, or (4) the uid parameter in a Modify User action to command.php; or (5) the target parameter to index.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-3320.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/22/2025
The CVE-2007-5692 vulnerability represents a significant cross-site scripting weakness in SiteBar 3.3.8, a web-based bookmark management system that allows users to organize and share their favorite websites. This vulnerability classifies under CWE-79 as a failure to sanitize user input, creating multiple attack vectors that could enable malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML code into the application's response. The vulnerability specifically affects the SiteBar application's handling of user-supplied parameters across several key functions, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through various entry points within the system's administrative and user management interfaces.
The technical flaw manifests through five distinct parameter injection points that bypass proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the SiteBar application. The first vector involves the lang parameter in integrator.php, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts through language selection parameters. The second vulnerability occurs during password reset operations when the token parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to execute scripts during the new password creation process. The third and fourth attack vectors target administrative functions through the nid_acl parameter in folder properties and the uid parameter in user modification actions within command.php, respectively. The fifth and final vector involves the target parameter in index.php, which creates additional opportunities for malicious code injection. These vulnerabilities collectively represent a comprehensive failure in input validation that allows attackers to manipulate the application's behavior through crafted HTTP parameters.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute malicious code in the context of authenticated users' browsers. This could enable session hijacking, credential theft, or the redirection of users to malicious websites. The vulnerability affects the application's core functionality by potentially compromising user accounts, allowing attackers to modify folder permissions, reset passwords, or gain unauthorized access to shared bookmark collections. Given that SiteBar is designed for bookmark sharing and collaboration, an attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to manipulate shared folders, inject malicious content into bookmark collections, or gain unauthorized access to user data. The attack surfaces are particularly concerning as they cover both user management functions and administrative controls, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or compromise multiple user accounts within the system.
Security mitigations for CVE-2007-5692 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding across all user-supplied parameters. The most effective remediation involves sanitizing all input parameters using strict validation rules and applying proper HTML encoding to all dynamic content before rendering in web responses. Organizations should implement proper parameter validation for the specific vulnerable parameters including lang, token, nid_acl, uid, and target, ensuring that all inputs are validated against expected formats and ranges. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution, while regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parameters. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on establishing persistence through web shell injection, and demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top Ten category a03. The vulnerability also reflects the need for proper parameter validation and input sanitization as recommended in the OWASP Secure Coding Practices guidelines, particularly concerning the prevention of XSS vulnerabilities through proper output encoding and input validation mechanisms.