CVE-2009-2322 in MV 410R
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/sysconf.cgi on the Axesstel MV 410R allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/12/2017
The CVE-2009-2322 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in the Axesstel MV 410R network device's web interface. This vulnerability specifically affects the cgi-bin/sysconf.cgi script which serves as a system configuration interface for managing device settings. The flaw enables remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers who interact with the affected device's web management interface. The vulnerability's severity stems from its ability to persistently compromise user sessions and potentially escalate privileges through the exploitation of web application security flaws.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs through unspecified input vectors within the sysconf.cgi script's parameter handling mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that get executed when legitimate users view the affected web interface, leveraging the device's failure to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input parameters. This weakness falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities in web applications. The vulnerability exists because the application does not adequately filter or encode user-provided data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content, creating an environment where attacker-controlled scripts can be executed within the victim's browser context.
The operational impact of CVE-2009-2322 extends beyond simple script injection, potentially enabling attackers to perform session hijacking, steal administrative credentials, or redirect users to malicious websites. When an authenticated administrator accesses the compromised device's web interface, the injected scripts execute with the privileges of that user, potentially allowing full device compromise. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1566.001 for Phishing, as attackers can leverage the XSS to deliver additional payloads or manipulate user interactions. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that network device management interfaces are often accessed by privileged users and may be exposed to untrusted networks.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all web application components, particularly those handling user-supplied parameters in network device management interfaces. The device manufacturer should provide firmware updates with proper sanitization of input parameters and implementation of Content Security Policy headers to prevent script execution. Network segmentation and access controls should limit exposure of management interfaces to trusted networks only. Additionally, regular security assessments of network infrastructure components should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other device management interfaces. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices in embedded network devices and the necessity of implementing robust input validation mechanisms throughout the application lifecycle to prevent persistent XSS flaws that can compromise entire network infrastructures through targeted exploitation of management interfaces.