CVE-2008-4672 in Lyrics Script
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search_results.php in buymyscripts Lyrics Script allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the k parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/03/2025
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the buymyscripts Lyrics Script web application where the search_results.php file fails to properly sanitize user input before rendering it in the web page output. The vulnerability specifically affects the k parameter which is used for search queries, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content that gets executed in the context of other users' browsers. The flaw represents a classic reflected XSS vulnerability where attacker-controlled input flows directly from the request to the response without adequate sanitization or encoding mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to validate and escape user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamic web content. When users submit search queries through the k parameter, the application processes this input and displays it in the search results page without proper HTML escaping or input validation. This creates an environment where malicious payloads can be executed in the browsers of unsuspecting users who view the affected search results page. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, where improper validation of user input leads to execution of malicious code in the victim's browser context.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, redirection to malicious sites, and data exfiltration. An attacker could craft a malicious search query containing JavaScript code that would execute when other users view the search results, potentially stealing cookies or session tokens from authenticated users. The vulnerability also allows for phishing attacks where users might be redirected to fraudulent websites or have their browser behavior manipulated through malicious script injection. This type of vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering through malicious content delivery and T1071 which involves application layer protocols for command and control communications.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user input through proper HTML escaping before rendering it in web pages, particularly for parameters like k that are used in dynamic content generation. Implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. The application should also employ proper parameter validation to reject or sanitize any input containing potentially dangerous characters or script tags. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application. Additionally, the application should implement proper error handling that does not expose internal implementation details to end users, as this information could aid in crafting more sophisticated attacks against the system.