CVE-2007-5809 in Ucosminexus Developer Standard
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hitachi Web Server 01-00 through 03-10, as used by certain Cosminexus products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified HTTP requests that trigger creation of a server-status page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/31/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5809 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Hitachi Web Server versions 01-00 through 03-10 that are integrated into Cosminexus products. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data within HTTP requests, creating an exploitable condition that enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content. The flaw specifically manifests when the server processes certain HTTP requests that result in the generation of a server-status page, which becomes a vector for executing malicious code within the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into web page content without proper sanitization or encoding. The attack vector exploits the server-status page generation functionality, where user-controllable parameters within HTTP requests are not adequately filtered or escaped before being rendered in the response. This allows attackers to craft malicious payloads that, when executed in a victim's browser, can perform unauthorized actions such as stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, or executing arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it affects specific versions of Hitachi Web Server that are deployed in production environments, making it a significant concern for organizations relying on these Cosminexus products.
The operational implications of this vulnerability extend beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the target environment. When exploited successfully, the XSS vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate the web application's behavior in ways that can compromise user data and system integrity. The attack can be executed remotely without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous for systems that are publicly accessible. The vulnerability's presence in server-status pages is especially concerning because these pages often contain sensitive system information that can be leveraged for further reconnaissance and exploitation activities. Organizations may experience unauthorized access to system monitoring data, potential data breaches, and loss of user trust due to the compromised security posture.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-5809 should prioritize immediate remediation through vendor-provided patches or updates that address the input validation deficiencies in Hitachi Web Server versions 01-00 through 03-10. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious content from being processed or rendered within web applications. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded and executed. Network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to limit exposure of vulnerable systems, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1059.007 technique for 'Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript' and T1566.001 for 'Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment', highlighting the potential for attackers to leverage this vulnerability for broader compromise activities. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads targeting this specific vulnerability.