CVE-2008-0558 in eCart Professional
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Uniwin eCart Professional before 2.0.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the rp parameter to cartView.asp and unspecified other components. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/11/2017
The CVE-2008-0558 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Uniwin eCart Professional versions prior to 2.0.16. This vulnerability resides in the web application's handling of user input parameters, specifically the rp parameter within the cartView.asp component and other unspecified components. The flaw enables remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of victim browsers, potentially compromising user sessions and data integrity. The vulnerability's classification as a persistent XSS issue means that malicious code injected through the rp parameter could be stored and executed whenever users access affected pages, making it particularly dangerous for e-commerce environments where user trust is paramount.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a weakness where applications fail to properly validate or escape user-supplied input before rendering it in web pages. The attack vector exploits the application's insufficient input sanitization mechanisms, allowing attackers to inject malicious HTML and JavaScript code through the rp parameter. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as this vulnerability could enable session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious sites. The fact that this affects multiple components within the application suggests a systemic input validation weakness rather than an isolated issue, indicating potential architectural problems in how user input is processed throughout the platform.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-0558 is significant for businesses using Uniwin eCart Professional, as it creates multiple attack surfaces for malicious actors to compromise customer data and system integrity. An attacker could inject scripts that steal cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or manipulate the shopping cart functionality to redirect payments to unauthorized accounts. The vulnerability's potential for persistent execution makes it particularly dangerous in e-commerce environments where users regularly interact with the application. Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to ATT&CK technique T1531 which involves using malicious code to gain access to systems, and T1059 which covers command and scripting interpreters for executing malicious code. The attack could lead to complete compromise of customer accounts and financial data breaches.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching to version 2.0.16 or later, which presumably contains the necessary input validation fixes. Additionally, implementing comprehensive input sanitization measures, including HTML escaping and parameter validation, should be enforced across all application components. Web Application Firewalls should be configured to detect and block suspicious input patterns targeting the rp parameter and similar vulnerable parameters. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their web applications to identify similar input validation weaknesses that could be exploited through other vectors. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper security testing and input validation practices, particularly in e-commerce applications where user input directly impacts system functionality and security posture. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be implemented to prevent similar issues from emerging in other application components or future versions of the software.