CVE-2007-5832 in SSL-Explorer
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in selectLanguage.do in SSL-Explorer before 0.2.15 allows remote attackers to inject (1) headers or (2) body data in an HTTP transaction, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-2907. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/11/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5832 affects SSL-Explorer software versions prior to 0.2.15 and specifically targets the selectLanguage.do component. This represents a significant security flaw that enables remote attackers to manipulate HTTP transactions through injection techniques. The vulnerability manifests in two distinct forms of data manipulation: header injection and body data injection, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple layers of HTTP communication. The issue is classified as a server-side vulnerability that can be exploited without requiring authentication, making it accessible to any remote attacker with network connectivity to the affected system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the selectLanguage.do script. When users interact with the language selection functionality, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied parameters before incorporating them into HTTP responses. This allows attackers to inject malicious content that gets processed as part of the HTTP transaction, potentially leading to various attack vectors including cross-site scripting, session hijacking, or data manipulation. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-94, which represents "Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')" and falls within the broader category of injection flaws that have been consistently identified as critical security weaknesses in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it can enable attackers to compromise the integrity of HTTP communications and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious headers that may redirect traffic, modify response content, or manipulate session cookies, leading to session fixation or other authentication bypass scenarios. The vulnerability's classification as a different issue from CVE-2007-2907 indicates that while related to HTTP injection attacks, it operates through distinct mechanisms that require separate mitigation strategies. This type of vulnerability can significantly undermine the security posture of organizations relying on SSL-Explorer for secure communication management.
Organizations utilizing SSL-Explorer versions prior to 0.2.15 should prioritize immediate remediation through patching or upgrading to versions that address this vulnerability. The mitigation strategy should include implementing proper input validation mechanisms, sanitizing all user-supplied data before processing, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and prevent injection attempts. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566 for malicious email attachments, as attackers could leverage the injection capabilities to deliver additional payloads. Regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on input handling and HTTP response generation are essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other components of the application stack.