CVE-2008-0200 in RotaBanner Local
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in account/index.html in RotaBanner Local 3 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) user or (2) drop parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/09/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-0200 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in RotaBanner Local 3 and earlier versions, specifically affecting the account/index.html component of the application. This vulnerability resides within the web application's input validation mechanisms and allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the application's response. The flaw manifests through two distinct parameter injection points, namely the user and drop parameters, which are processed without adequate sanitization or output encoding, creating persistent security risks for users interacting with the vulnerable system.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting as a code injection flaw that occurs when untrusted data is incorporated into web pages without proper validation or encoding. The vulnerability operates by accepting user-supplied input through HTTP parameters and directly embedding this data into HTML responses without appropriate sanitization measures. When a victim accesses a maliciously crafted URL containing injected script code, the browser executes the malicious payload within the context of the vulnerable web application, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing sensitive information, or redirecting users to malicious sites. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1566.001, specifically targeting the execution of malicious code through web-based attacks.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-0200 extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete session hijacking, unauthorized access to user accounts, and potential lateral movement within the affected network. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access to the web application, manipulate user interfaces, redirect traffic, or even execute more sophisticated attacks through the compromised user sessions. The vulnerability affects all users of RotaBanner Local 3 and earlier versions, making it particularly dangerous as it impacts the core authentication and account management functionality of the application. The widespread nature of XSS vulnerabilities in web applications makes this issue particularly concerning, as it can be exploited through various attack vectors including phishing emails, malicious links in forums, or compromised advertisements.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The primary defense involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through strict validation routines that reject or escape potentially dangerous characters and patterns before processing or storing the data. Web application developers should implement proper HTML encoding for all dynamic content rendered in web pages, ensuring that any user-provided data is treated as text rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded and executed. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and input validation reviews as part of the software development lifecycle, as recommended by OWASP Top 10 and other industry security frameworks. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads attempting to exploit this type of vulnerability.