CVE-2009-2145 in transLucid
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in transLucid 1.75 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (a) NodeID and (b) action parameters to the default URI, and the (c) NodeID parameter to the default URI for the admin section; and allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (d) Title (aka page name) and (e) Url fields in a (1) new or (2) modified page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/01/2024
The CVE-2009-2145 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the transLucid content management system version 1.75, exposing multiple attack vectors that enable remote code execution through malicious script injection. This vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration framework as CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting weaknesses in web applications. The flaw manifests in the application's failure to properly sanitize user input across several parameters within the system's default URI handling mechanism and administrative interfaces, creating persistent security gaps that can be exploited by both unauthenticated and authenticated attackers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the transLucid application's parameter handling. Attackers can exploit the NodeID parameter in the default URI to inject malicious scripts, while the action parameter further extends the attack surface by allowing script injection in the administrative section. The vulnerability also affects the Title and Url fields when creating or modifying pages, providing authenticated users with additional attack vectors that can be leveraged to compromise the system's integrity. These parameters are processed without adequate sanitization, allowing malicious payloads to be stored and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, steal user credentials, manipulate content, and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions. The presence of both authenticated and unauthenticated attack vectors means that even users without proper credentials can exploit the system, while legitimate users with access can escalate their privileges through malicious page modifications. This dual nature of exploitation creates significant risk for organizations relying on transLucid for content management, as it can be leveraged to compromise the entire web application infrastructure and potentially lead to full system compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2009-2145 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding across all user-facing parameters, particularly those related to NodeID, action, Title, and Url fields. Organizations should deploy proper parameter sanitization techniques that align with the ATT&CK framework's mitigation strategies for web application attacks, specifically targeting the execution of malicious scripts through input manipulation. The recommended approach includes implementing strict validation rules, employing context-specific output encoding, and establishing proper access controls to prevent unauthorized modifications to system parameters. Additionally, regular security audits and input validation testing should be conducted to ensure that similar vulnerabilities do not exist in other parts of the application, as this vulnerability demonstrates the importance of comprehensive security testing across all user interaction points within web applications.