CVE-2008-6688 in dmmjobcontrol
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in JobControl (dmmjobcontrol) 1.15.0 and earlier extension for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/05/2018
The CVE-2008-6688 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in the JobControl extension for TYPO3 content management system. This vulnerability specifically affects versions 1.15.0 and earlier of the dmmjobcontrol extension, making it a significant security concern for TYPO3 installations that utilize this particular module. The vulnerability falls under the broader category of web application security flaws that can compromise user sessions and data integrity across web platforms.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization within the JobControl extension's codebase. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious scripts or HTML code through unspecified vectors within the extension's functionality. The vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly rendered back to users without proper sanitization, creating an environment where malicious code execution can occur. This flaw specifically impacts the extension's handling of user input within the TYPO3 framework, where the lack of proper encoding or filtering allows attackers to inject harmful payloads.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-6688 extends beyond simple script injection, potentially enabling attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive user information, manipulate web page content, or redirect users to malicious websites. When exploited, this vulnerability can compromise the integrity of the entire TYPO3 installation, particularly affecting sites that rely on the JobControl extension for job management functionalities. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to exploit this flaw, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in software applications. The attack patterns associated with this vulnerability follow typical XSS exploitation techniques as outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the technique of web application attacks. Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate remediation measures including upgrading to a patched version of the JobControl extension, implementing proper input validation mechanisms, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and prevent such attacks. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other TYPO3 extensions and custom-developed modules to prevent future exploitation attempts.