CVE-2007-6310 in Falt4 Extreme Rc4
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Falt4Extreme RC4 10.9.2007 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the handler parameter to (1) index.php and possibly (2) admin/index.php, and (3) the topic parameter to modules/feed/feed.php (aka modules/feed.php).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/12/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6310 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness affecting the Falt4Extreme RC4 10.9.2007 content management system. This flaw exists in multiple components of the application and allows remote attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of victim browsers. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamic web pages. The affected parameters include the handler parameter in index.php and admin/index.php files, as well as the topic parameter in the modules/feed/feed.php module, creating multiple attack vectors for exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. Attackers can exploit these weaknesses by injecting malicious JavaScript code through the vulnerable parameters, potentially redirecting users to malicious sites, stealing session cookies, or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. The presence of XSS vulnerabilities in both frontend and administrative interfaces significantly amplifies the risk, as successful exploitation in the admin panel could lead to complete system compromise. The attack vectors demonstrate poor input validation practices where user-controllable data flows directly into HTML output without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates substantial risk for organizations utilizing the Falt4Extreme RC4 platform, particularly those handling sensitive user data or requiring administrative access controls. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the system or knowledge of internal network structures. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access, session hijacking, defacement of web content, or redirection to phishing sites. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable attackers to manipulate the application's behavior and potentially establish persistent backdoors within the system. Organizations may experience reputational damage, regulatory compliance issues, and potential financial losses due to compromised user data or system availability.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected application version to address the input validation flaws in all identified components. Network administrators should implement proper input sanitization techniques including HTML encoding, parameter validation, and output escaping mechanisms. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures to prevent execution of unauthorized scripts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns targeting these specific parameters. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security practices and following secure coding guidelines as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks to prevent such issues from occurring in future deployments.