CVE-2008-1629 in PHPkrm
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPkrm before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/22/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1629 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw in the PHPkrm content management system prior to version 1.5.0. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting and specifically manifests as an insecure input handling issue where user-supplied data is not properly sanitized before being rendered in web pages. The vulnerability exists in the application's processing of unspecified input vectors, which suggests that multiple pathways within the system could potentially be exploited by malicious actors.
The technical nature of this XSS vulnerability enables remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML code into web pages viewed by other users. This occurs because the PHPkrm application fails to adequately validate or escape user input before incorporating it into dynamic web content. The unspecified vectors indicate that the vulnerability could be triggered through various input points within the application, including but not limited to form fields, URL parameters, or cookie data. Attackers could leverage this weakness to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of victims.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or display manipulation. When exploited, the XSS flaw could enable attackers to establish persistent malicious presence within the application environment, potentially allowing them to redirect users to malicious sites, steal session cookies, or even modify content displayed to other users. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system or any privileged position within the application's user hierarchy. This makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from anywhere on the internet without requiring additional attack vectors or reconnaissance.
Organizations using affected versions of PHPkrm should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data. The most effective remediation involves upgrading to version 1.5.0 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed through proper input sanitization and output escaping mechanisms. Additionally, implementing a comprehensive web application firewall policy, employing Content Security Policy headers, and conducting regular security testing can help prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript and demonstrates how insufficient input validation can lead to broader compromise scenarios, making it a critical issue for any web application security program to address through both immediate remediation and long-term security architecture improvements.