CVE-2010-0432 in Open For Business Project
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Apache Open For Business Project (aka OFBiz) 09.04 and earlier, as used in Opentaps, Neogia, and Entente Oya, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the productStoreId parameter to control/exportProductListing, (2) the partyId parameter to partymgr/control/viewprofile (aka partymgr/control/login), (3) the start parameter to myportal/control/showPortalPage, (4) an invalid URI beginning with /facility/control/ReceiveReturn (aka /crmsfa/control/ReceiveReturn or /cms/control/ReceiveReturn), (5) the contentId parameter (aka the entityName variable) to ecommerce/control/ViewBlogArticle, (6) the entityName parameter to webtools/control/FindGeneric, or the (7) subject or (8) content parameter to an unspecified component under ecommerce/control/contactus.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/22/2024
The CVE-2010-0432 vulnerability represents a significant cross-site scripting flaw discovered in the Apache Open For Business Project version 09.04 and earlier, affecting multiple implementations including Opentaps, Neogia, and Entente Oya. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the web application framework, specifically targeting parameters used in various controller endpoints. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, creating a persistent security risk that can be exploited across multiple attack vectors within the application ecosystem.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through several distinct parameter injection points within the OFBiz framework. The productStoreId parameter in the control/exportProductListing endpoint serves as an initial vector for XSS exploitation, while the partyId parameter in partymgr/control/viewprofile creates another attack surface. The start parameter in myportal/control/showPortalPage and the invalid URI patterns beginning with /facility/control/ReceiveReturn provide additional pathways for malicious code injection. Furthermore, the contentId parameter (referred to as entityName variable) in ecommerce/control/ViewBlogArticle, along with the entityName parameter in webtools/control/FindGeneric, demonstrate the widespread nature of the input validation failures. The subject and content parameters in unspecified ecommerce/control/contactus components represent additional attack vectors that compound the overall risk profile.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability enables attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of affected user sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. The attack surface spans across multiple business functions including product listings, user profiles, portal pages, facility management, content management, and customer contact systems. Attackers could leverage these vulnerabilities to redirect users to malicious sites, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions within the application. The persistence of these XSS flaws means that successful exploitation could maintain ongoing access to affected systems, particularly given the widespread use of OFBiz implementations across various organizations.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting, which specifically addresses the injection of malicious scripts into web applications. This classification indicates that the flaw occurs in the web application layer where user-provided data is not properly sanitized before being rendered in web pages. The attack patterns associated with this vulnerability map to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 Phishing, as attackers can craft malicious URLs that exploit these vulnerabilities to deliver payloads to unsuspecting users. Additionally, the vulnerability contributes to broader attack chains involving credential harvesting, session manipulation, and privilege escalation within the affected systems.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the OFBiz framework to version 09.05 or later, which contains the necessary input validation fixes. Organizations should implement comprehensive input sanitization mechanisms, particularly focusing on the identified parameter vectors including productStoreId, partyId, start, contentId, entityName, subject, and content parameters. Web application firewalls should be configured to detect and block suspicious input patterns targeting these specific endpoints. Regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar input validation gaps in related components and ensure proper output encoding is implemented across all user-facing interfaces. Additionally, implementing content security policies and proper parameter validation frameworks can provide defense-in-depth measures against similar vulnerabilities.