CVE-2008-4710 in Stock Module
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the stock quotes page in Stock 6.x before 6.x-1.0, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/02/2017
The CVE-2008-4710 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in the Stock module for Drupal versions 6.x prior to 6.x-1.0. This vulnerability specifically affects the stock quotes page functionality within the module, creating a significant security risk for Drupal websites that utilize this particular module. The vulnerability falls under the broader category of web application security flaws that can be exploited to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's browser.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs through unspecified vectors within the stock quotes page functionality, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML code. This type of vulnerability typically arises when user-supplied input is not properly sanitized or validated before being rendered in web pages. The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious code that executes in the browser of unsuspecting users who visit the affected stock quotes page. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that multiple injection points or methods may exist within the module's implementation, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous and difficult to fully mitigate.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses severe risks to Drupal websites using the Stock module. Attackers could exploit this flaw to steal user sessions, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, redirect visitors to malicious websites, or even deface the website content. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system or any special privileges beyond the ability to access the vulnerable stock quotes page. This vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and availability of the web application, potentially leading to data breaches and loss of user trust in the affected website.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and can be mapped to several ATT&CK techniques including T1566 for initial access through malicious web content and T1059 for command and control through script injection. Organizations should immediately upgrade to the patched version 6.x-1.0 or later of the Stock module to remediate this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, conducting regular security audits of third-party modules, and maintaining up-to-date security practices are essential mitigation strategies. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of thorough security testing for all Drupal modules, particularly those handling external data feeds such as stock quotes, which often require extensive input processing and rendering capabilities.