CVE-2008-5719 in Groupmax Workflow To Development Kit For Active Server Pages
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hitachi Groupmax Web Workflow SDK Set for Active Server Pages before 06-52-/C and Hitachi Groupmax Workflow - Development Kit for Active Server Pages before 06-52-/A allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/07/2017
The CVE-2008-5719 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Hitachi Groupmax Web Workflow SDK Set for Active Server Pages and Hitachi Groupmax Workflow Development Kit for Active Server Pages. This vulnerability exists in versions prior to 06-52-/C and 06-52-/A respectively, indicating a widespread issue affecting multiple product iterations within the Hitachi Groupmax workflow ecosystem. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the Active Server Pages framework, creating exploitable entry points for malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into web applications.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs through unspecified vectors that likely involve user-controllable input parameters within the workflow processing components. Attackers can leverage this flaw to execute malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability operates at the application layer, specifically targeting the server-side processing capabilities of Active Server Pages applications that utilize the Hitachi Groupmax workflow components. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting as a code injection flaw where untrusted data is improperly integrated into web pages viewed by other users.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations utilizing Hitachi Groupmax workflow solutions, particularly those handling sensitive business processes or user data. The remote exploitation capability means attackers can target users without requiring physical access to the system or network, making the attack surface extremely broad. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as attackers could potentially escalate privileges, access restricted resources, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. This vulnerability particularly affects web applications that process user input through the Groupmax workflow components, creating persistent threats to web application security and user trust.
Security professionals should implement comprehensive mitigation strategies including input validation, output encoding, and proper sanitization of all user-supplied data within the affected applications. The most effective remediation involves updating to the patched versions 06-52-/C and 06-52-/A respectively, as these releases contain the necessary security fixes to address the XSS vulnerability. Additionally, organizations should deploy web application firewalls and implement content security policies to provide defense-in-depth measures against similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1566 which covers phishing techniques, as attackers often use XSS vulnerabilities to deliver malicious payloads through compromised web applications. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the broader application ecosystem, ensuring that the security posture remains robust against evolving threats.