CVE-2008-6056 in World Recipe
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in World Recipe 2.11 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) n parameter to emailrecipe.aspx, (2) id parameter to recipedetail.aspx, and the (3) catid parameter to validatefieldlength.aspx.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/27/2017
The CVE-2008-6056 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in World Recipe 2.11 software that exposes multiple attack vectors through improperly sanitized input parameters. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is classified as a fundamental web application security flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability specifically affects three distinct pages within the application framework, creating multiple entry points for potential exploitation.
The technical flaw manifests through three separate parameters that fail to properly validate or sanitize user input before rendering it within web responses. The n parameter in emailrecipe.aspx accepts unvalidated input that gets directly embedded into the page without proper HTML encoding or sanitization processes. Similarly, the id parameter in recipedetail.aspx and the catid parameter in validatefieldlength.aspx present identical vulnerabilities where user-supplied data bypasses security checks. These parameters are typically used to retrieve or display specific recipe information, making them prime targets for attackers seeking to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users' browsers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it creates a persistent threat vector that can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication or privileged access. Attackers can craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, execute code within the victim's browser session. This capability enables various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and redirection to phishing sites. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects core functionality pages where users expect to see legitimate content, making the malicious scripts more likely to be executed without suspicion.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the ATT&CK framework, specifically under the T1566 technique for initial access through social engineering. The vulnerability creates an environment where attackers can leverage the trust users place in legitimate application functionality to deliver malicious payloads. Mitigation strategies should include implementing comprehensive input validation, output encoding, and the principle of least privilege in parameter handling. Organizations should also deploy web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious script injection attempts, while conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation process requires thorough code review of all input handling mechanisms and implementation of proper HTML escaping for all dynamic content rendering across the application's interface.