CVE-2008-6127 in moziloCMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in moziloCMS 1.10.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page and (2) query parameters to (a) index.php, (3) cat and (4) file parameters to (b) download.php, (5) gal parameter to gallery.php, and the (6) URL to admin/login.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/28/2018
The CVE-2008-6127 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting moziloCMS versions 1.10.2 and earlier, demonstrating a fundamental weakness in input validation and output sanitization mechanisms within the content management system. This vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtering of user-supplied data across multiple entry points, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users' browsers. The flaw specifically targets several key PHP scripts including index.php, download.php, gallery.php, and admin/login.php, creating multiple attack vectors that collectively undermine the application's security posture and user trust.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize or escape user input parameters before rendering them in web responses. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious URLs containing script tags or other HTML content in parameters such as page, query, cat, file, gal, and URL. When these parameters are processed and displayed without adequate sanitization, the injected code executes in the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a condition where an application includes untrusted data in a new web page without proper validation or escaping, making it a classic example of insecure data handling in web applications.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-6127 extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to manipulate the CMS functionality and compromise user sessions. When exploited, these vulnerabilities can allow unauthorized individuals to access administrative interfaces, modify content, steal user credentials, or redirect visitors to phishing sites. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerable parameters are commonly used in navigation and file operations, meaning that even routine website interactions could serve as attack vectors. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which describes social engineering tactics involving the delivery of malicious code through web-based attacks, making it particularly dangerous in environments where users regularly interact with CMS interfaces.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms across all affected scripts. System administrators should prioritize upgrading to moziloCMS versions that address these XSS flaws, as the vulnerability affects core functionality and represents a significant risk to user data and application integrity. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers, employing proper parameter validation routines, and conducting regular security audits of web applications can prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future deployments. The remediation process should include thorough code review of all user input handling mechanisms and implementation of robust sanitization protocols that align with industry best practices for preventing cross-site scripting attacks.