CVE-2009-0307 in BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Customize Statistics Page" (admin/statistics/ConfigureStatistics) in the MDS Connection Service in Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) before 4.1.6 MR5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) customDate, (2) interval, (3) lastCustomInterval, (4) lastIntervalLength, (5) nextCustomInterval, (6) nextIntervalLength, (7) action, (8) delIntervalIndex, (9) addStatIndex, (10) delStatIndex, and (11) referenceTime parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/16/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-0307 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in the BlackBerry Enterprise Server's administrative interface, specifically within the Customize Statistics Page functionality. This flaw exists in RIM's MDS Connection Service and affects versions prior to 4.1.6 MR5, making it a significant security concern for enterprise mobile device management systems. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied parameters within the administrative statistics configuration interface, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts within the context of authenticated admin sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves multiple parameter injection points within the statistics configuration page, specifically targeting eleven distinct parameters including customDate, interval, lastCustomInterval, lastIntervalLength, nextCustomInterval, nextIntervalLength, action, delIntervalIndex, addStatIndex, delStatIndex, and referenceTime. These parameters are processed without adequate sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious script code that gets executed when the page renders. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the web interface components that handle statistical data configuration, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by attackers with minimal privileges who can access the administrative interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, as it enables remote attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of authenticated administrative sessions. This creates a significant risk for enterprise environments where BlackBerry Enterprise Server administrators manage critical mobile device configurations and statistical data. Attackers could potentially manipulate statistical reports, gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions, or even escalate privileges within the system. The vulnerability essentially allows for session hijacking and persistent malicious activity within the administrative interface, potentially compromising the entire mobile device management infrastructure. According to CWE classification, this represents a CWE-79: Cross-site Scripting vulnerability, which falls under the broader category of input validation failures.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of the security patch released by RIM for BlackBerry Enterprise Server version 4.1.6 MR5, which addresses the input validation issues in the affected parameters. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures including web application firewalls to monitor and filter malicious requests, input sanitization at multiple layers, and regular security assessments of administrative interfaces. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1566: Phishing and T1211: Exploitation for Privilege Escalation, highlighting the need for comprehensive defensive strategies. Network segmentation and least privilege access controls should be enforced for administrative interfaces, while regular security training for administrators can help prevent exploitation through social engineering. Organizations should also implement automated monitoring systems to detect unusual activity patterns in administrative interfaces and ensure that all administrative functions undergo regular security testing and code review processes.