CVE-2008-1969 in Cezanne
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cezanne 6.5.1 and 7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) LookUPId and (2) CbFun parameters to (a) CFLookUP.asp; (3) TitleParms, (4) WidgetsHeights, (5) WidgetsLinks, and (6) WidgetsTitles parameters to (b) CznCommon/CznCustomContainer.asp, (7) CFTARGET parameter to (c) home.asp, (8) PersonOid parameter to (d) PeopleWeb/Cards/CVCard.asp, (9) DESTLINKOID and PersonOID parameters to (e) PeopleWeb/Cards/PayrollCard.asp, and the (10) FolderTemplateId and (11) FolderTemplateName parameters to (f) PeopleWeb/CznDocFolder/CznDFStartProcess.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/24/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2008-1969 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Cezanne versions 6.5.1 and 7, exposing multiple attack vectors across various application components. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is classified as a fundamental web application security weakness that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The flaw specifically manifests through multiple input parameters that are not properly sanitized or validated before being rendered in web responses, creating persistent opportunities for malicious code execution.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability spans across several key application files including CFLookUP.asp, CznCommon/CznCustomContainer.asp, home.asp, PeopleWeb/Cards/CVCard.asp, PeopleWeb/Cards/PayrollCard.asp, and PeopleWeb/CznDocFolder/CznDFStartProcess.asp. Attackers can exploit these entry points by injecting malicious scripts through parameters such as LookUPId, CbFun, TitleParms, WidgetsHeights, WidgetsLinks, WidgetsTitles, CFTARGET, PersonOid, DESTLINKOID, PersonOID, FolderTemplateId, and FolderTemplateName. These parameters are processed without adequate input validation, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads that execute in the context of authenticated users' browsers. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it affects core application functionality including lookup operations, widget configurations, user cards, payroll information, and document folder processes.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, potentially enabling attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive user data, manipulate application functionality, or redirect users to malicious sites. When exploited, these XSS vulnerabilities can compromise user sessions, allowing unauthorized access to personal information, payroll data, and other sensitive business information. The attack surface is particularly wide given that the vulnerable parameters are used across multiple application modules, increasing the likelihood that an attacker can find a suitable vector for exploitation. Users with elevated privileges face heightened risk as the malicious scripts could potentially access administrative functions or sensitive data repositories.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding across all affected application components. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through strict validation rules, implementing proper HTML encoding for dynamic content, and deploying Content Security Policy headers to prevent unauthorized script execution. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads, while conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of secure coding practices and input validation as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and ATT&CK framework's T1212 technique for exploitation of web application vulnerabilities. The remediation process requires systematic review of all input parameters across the affected application modules to ensure proper sanitization and validation before any data is processed or rendered to end users.