CVE-2008-1967 in Cezanne
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CFLogon/CFLogon.asp in Cezanne 6.5.1 and 7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the SleUserName parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/27/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1967 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Cezanne web application version 6.5.1 and 7, specifically affecting the CFLogon/CFLogon.asp component. This vulnerability resides in the authentication module where user input is not properly sanitized before being processed and rendered back to the browser. The flaw manifests through the SleUserName parameter which serves as an entry point for malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the application's response. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-79 which defines cross-site scripting as a weakness where untrusted data is sent to a web browser without proper validation or sanitization, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of other users' sessions.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious payload containing script code and submits it through the SleUserName parameter during the authentication process. When the application processes this input and renders it back to the user interface without adequate output encoding or validation, the injected script executes in the victim's browser context. This creates a persistent security risk where attackers can perform actions such as stealing session cookies, defacing web pages, redirecting users to malicious sites, or executing unauthorized commands on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability specifically affects the authentication flow, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged to compromise user credentials or escalate privileges within the application's security boundaries.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-1967 extends beyond simple data theft or content manipulation, as it enables attackers to establish persistent footholds within the targeted environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can maintain long-term access to the application and potentially use it as a launching point for further attacks against the broader network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of user sessions, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data and business-critical applications. This flaw also violates fundamental security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten, specifically addressing the risk of injection flaws that can lead to unauthorized access and data compromise.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious script execution. The application should sanitize all user inputs, particularly those used in authentication flows, by implementing strict validation rules that reject or escape potentially dangerous characters and script tags. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns, while also implementing proper content security policies to prevent script execution in the browser context. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, following the ATT&CK framework's approach to identifying and mitigating injection-based attack vectors. Additionally, updating to patched versions of the Cezanne application and implementing proper security training for developers can help prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future releases.