CVE-2008-2206 in Maian Music
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Maian Music 1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) keywords parameter in a search action to index.php, and the (2) msg_script parameter to admin/inc/footer.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/16/2017
The CVE-2008-2206 vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in Maian Music version 1.1 that exposes the application to multiple cross-site scripting attacks. This vulnerability affects the web application's input validation mechanisms, specifically targeting two distinct parameter injection points within the application's codebase. The flaw resides in the search functionality of index.php where the keywords parameter is not properly sanitized, and in the administrative interface at admin/inc/footer.php where the msg_script parameter lacks adequate input filtering. Both vulnerabilities create pathways for malicious actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of other users' browsers, potentially compromising user sessions and enabling further exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the Maian Music application. When users submit search queries through the keywords parameter, the application fails to properly sanitize the input before processing or displaying it back to users. Similarly, the msg_script parameter in the administrative footer component does not adequately validate or escape user-supplied data. This lack of proper input sanitization creates conditions where attackers can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of unsuspecting users who visit affected pages. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 as "Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')", which specifically addresses the failure to properly escape or validate user-controllable data before it is rendered in web responses.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-2206 extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to perform session hijacking, deface web applications, steal sensitive user information, and potentially escalate privileges within the administrative interface. An attacker exploiting these vulnerabilities could redirect users to malicious sites, capture cookies and session tokens, or inject malware delivery mechanisms that persist across user sessions. The administrative component of the vulnerability is particularly concerning as it could allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges or manipulate the application's core functionality. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for "Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment" and T1059.007 for "Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript" when considering the exploitation patterns and potential attack vectors.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-2206 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding measures throughout the application. The most effective immediate solution involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through proper encoding techniques such as HTML entity encoding before rendering content in web responses. The application should implement strict parameter validation for both keywords and msg_script parameters, rejecting or escaping any input containing potentially dangerous characters or script tags. Additionally, developers should establish a robust content security policy that restricts script execution and implements proper output encoding for all dynamic content. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top Ten and ISO/IEC 27001 security standards, particularly focusing on input validation and output encoding controls to prevent XSS attacks. Organizations should also implement regular security code reviews and automated vulnerability scanning to identify similar issues in other applications and prevent future exploitation.