CVE-2008-3344 in EasyE-Cards
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in staticpages/easyecards/index.php in MyioSoft EasyE-Cards 3.5 trial edition (tr) and 3.10a allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ResultHtml, (2) dir, (3) SenderName, (4) RecipientName, (5) SenderMail, and (6) RecipientMail parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/30/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-3344 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting MyioSoft EasyE-Cards versions 3.5 trial and 3.10a. This vulnerability resides within the staticpages/easyecards/index.php file and demonstrates a classic input validation weakness that allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the application's response. The flaw specifically impacts six distinct parameters including ResultHtml, dir, SenderName, RecipientName, SenderMail, and RecipientMail, each serving as potential entry points for attackers to execute malicious code within the context of affected user sessions.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in web applications. This weakness occurs when an application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into dynamic web content, creating opportunities for attackers to manipulate the application's behavior and potentially access sensitive user data. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user-supplied data is processed without adequate validation or encoding, making it susceptible to exploitation by remote attackers who can craft malicious payloads targeting these specific parameter fields.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary code within the browser context of authenticated users. This could lead to session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and potentially full system compromise depending on the privileges of the affected users. The vulnerability affects the web application's ability to maintain secure user sessions and protects against malicious manipulation of the application's intended functionality, creating persistent security risks for organizations using the vulnerable software.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious data from being processed as executable content. Organizations should apply the latest security patches provided by MyioSoft or migrate to supported versions of the software. Additionally, implementing proper parameter sanitization techniques, utilizing Content Security Policy headers, and conducting regular security assessments of web applications can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to the principle of least privilege in web application development, as outlined in various cybersecurity frameworks including those referenced in the ATT&CK framework for web application attacks.