CVE-2008-1428 in Ubercart Module
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Ubercart 5.x before 5.x-1.0-beta7 module for Drupal allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a text attribute value for a product.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/12/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1428 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Ubercart e-commerce module for Drupal platforms. This vulnerability affects versions of Ubercart 5.x prior to the 5.x-1.0-beta7 release, creating a significant security risk for Drupal-based online stores that utilize this commerce solution. The flaw resides in how the module processes and renders product attribute values, specifically when these values contain text attributes that are not properly sanitized before being displayed to end users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the Ubercart module's product attribute handling mechanisms. When administrators or users input product information containing text attributes, the module fails to adequately sanitize these inputs before rendering them in web pages. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code through carefully crafted attribute values that are then executed in the browsers of unsuspecting visitors. The vulnerability manifests as a classic XSS attack vector where attacker-controlled content bypasses the platform's security controls and executes within the context of legitimate user sessions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it provides attackers with the capability to hijack user sessions, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or execute persistent attacks against the platform's user base. In the context of e-commerce platforms, this represents a severe threat to customer trust and data integrity, as users may unknowingly execute malicious code while browsing product catalogs or performing shopping activities. The vulnerability affects the entire user experience since any product attribute value could potentially serve as an attack vector, making it particularly challenging to secure and monitor.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and demonstrates how insecure data handling practices can create persistent security weaknesses. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001, representing the initial access through malicious web content, and potentially T1583.001, as it could enable attackers to establish persistent access through the compromised platform. Organizations using affected versions should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to the patched version 5.x-1.0-beta7, implementing proper input sanitization measures, and deploying web application firewalls to monitor and block suspicious script injections. Additionally, administrators should conduct thorough security audits of all product attribute inputs and consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to further reduce the attack surface of this vulnerability.