CVE-2008-3664 in XRMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XRMS allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the real name field, related to the user list; (2) the target parameter to login.php, (3) the title parameter to activities/some.php, (4) the company_name parameter to companies/some.php, (5) the last_name parameter to contacts/some.php, (6) the campaign_title parameter to campaigns/some.php, (7) the opportunity_title parameter to opportunities/some.php, (8) the case_title parameter to cases/some.php, (9) the file_id parameter to files/some.php, or (10) the starting parameter to reports/custom/mileage.php, a related issue to CVE-2008-1129.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/20/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2008-3664 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the XRMS (Xtreme Remote Management System) platform that exposes multiple entry points for remote attackers to execute malicious scripts against unsuspecting users. This vulnerability falls under the category of insecure input handling and demonstrates a fundamental failure in proper output encoding and validation mechanisms throughout the application's user interface components. The affected parameters span across various modules including user management, activity tracking, company records, contact management, campaign administration, opportunity handling, case management, file operations, and custom reporting functionalities, indicating a systemic security weakness rather than an isolated incident.
The technical exploitation of these XSS vulnerabilities occurs when user-supplied input is directly incorporated into web pages without proper sanitization or encoding. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that get executed in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions within the application. The specific parameters identified as vulnerable demonstrate the breadth of the issue, with each targeting different functional areas of the XRMS system. The real name field in user lists, for instance, represents a classic reflected XSS vector where user-provided data is immediately displayed without proper HTML escaping, while parameters in login and activity pages suggest that authentication and administrative interfaces are equally compromised.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it fundamentally undermines the security posture of the entire XRMS platform. Users who interact with the affected modules may unknowingly execute malicious code that could redirect them to phishing sites, steal session cookies, or perform unauthorized actions within the application. The interconnected nature of the vulnerabilities suggests that a successful attack on any single parameter could potentially lead to broader system compromise, particularly if the application's authentication mechanisms are bypassed or if attackers can leverage the injected scripts to escalate privileges. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-79 which defines cross-site scripting as the failure to properly encode output, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering through malicious content delivery.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should encompass comprehensive input validation and output encoding across all user-facing parameters within the XRMS application. The implementation of proper HTML escaping mechanisms, parameterized queries, and Content Security Policy headers would significantly reduce the attack surface. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. Organizations should also implement network-level protections such as web application firewalls and ensure that all user input undergoes strict validation before being processed or displayed. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of input sanitization in web applications and the potential consequences of neglecting proper security controls in enterprise management systems.