CVE-2008-7098 in K-Rate
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Qsoft K-Rate Premium allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the blog, possibly the (1) Title and (2) Text fields; (3) the gallery, possibly the Description field in Your Pictures; (4) the forum, possibly the Your Message field when posting a new thread; or (5) the vote parameter in a view action to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/03/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-7098 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Qsoft K-Rate Premium web application, classified under CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of affected users' browsers through multiple input vectors within the application's user interface. The flaw specifically targets the application's handling of user-supplied data in various interactive components, creating persistent security risks for all users interacting with the platform.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the Qsoft K-Rate Premium application. Attackers can exploit this weakness by submitting malicious scripts through several designated fields including blog title and text fields, gallery description fields in the "Your Pictures" section, forum message fields when creating new threads, and vote parameters in the index.php file. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user input is directly incorporated into web responses without proper sanitization or encoding, enabling attackers to inject HTML and JavaScript code that executes in the victim's browser context.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-7098 extends beyond simple script execution, potentially allowing attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive user information, manipulate application functionality, or redirect users to malicious websites. This vulnerability directly affects the principle of least privilege and can compromise the integrity of the application's user data. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that multiple application components are affected, increasing the probability of successful exploitation. Users who interact with blog posts, gallery uploads, forum discussions, or voting mechanisms become potential targets, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in community-driven web applications.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms across all user-facing application components. The recommended approach includes sanitizing all user inputs using established encoding libraries, implementing proper content security policies, and employing secure coding practices such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads, conducting regular security audits, and establishing secure coding standards that address the specific CWE-79 vulnerability patterns. The remediation process must ensure that all affected fields in the application undergo proper sanitization before any data is rendered to end users, preventing the execution of malicious scripts through the identified attack vectors.