CVE-2007-6054 in Mc-800
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login page in the management interface in the Aruba 800 Mobility Controller 2.5.4.18 and earlier, and 2.4.8.6-FIPS and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to the /screens URI, related to the url variable.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/02/2025
The CVE-2007-6054 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in Aruba's 800 Mobility Controller management interface. This vulnerability specifically affects firmware versions 2.5.4.18 and earlier, as well as 2.4.8.6-FIPS and earlier, exposing organizations to significant security risks through unauthorized code execution. The flaw manifests in the login page of the management interface where the system fails to properly sanitize user input, creating an exploitable condition that can be leveraged by remote attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of authenticated users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper handling of the PATH_INFO parameter when processing requests to the /screens URI endpoint. When attackers manipulate the url variable through the PATH_INFO parameter, the system fails to validate or escape the input before rendering it in the web interface. This processing gap allows malicious payloads to be injected directly into the application's response, creating a persistent XSS vector that can execute in the browser context of legitimate users. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the web-based management interface, making it particularly dangerous for network administrators who regularly access these interfaces.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal administrative credentials, and potentially escalate privileges within the network infrastructure. Since the affected system serves as a mobility controller managing wireless network access points, successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to wireless networks, disrupt services, or establish persistent backdoors within the organization's network perimeter. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from outside the network boundary, making it particularly concerning for organizations with exposed management interfaces.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigation strategies including firmware updates to versions that address this vulnerability, network segmentation to limit access to management interfaces, and input validation controls to prevent PATH_INFO parameter manipulation. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of web applications. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious PATH_INFO parameter variations, while conducting regular security assessments to identify similar input validation weaknesses in other network management systems.