CVE-2010-1328 in TornadoStore
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in TornadoStore 1.4.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) tipo or (2) destino parameter to login_registrese.php3 in the Services section, (3) the rubro parameter to precios.php3 in the Products section, (4) the arti parameter to recomenda_articulo.php3 in the Products section, (5) the descrip parameter in a profile action to control/abm_det.php3 in the e-Commerce section, (6) the tit parameter in a delivery_courier action to control/abm_list.php3 in the e-Commerce section, or (7) the tit parameter in an usuario action to control/abm_det.php3 in the e-Commerce section.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/06/2019
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-1328 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting TornadoStore version 1.4.3 and earlier implementations. This vulnerability exists within the web application's input validation mechanisms, specifically in the e-commerce platform's handling of user-supplied data across multiple PHP scripts. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML code into the application's response, potentially compromising user sessions and enabling various malicious activities. The vulnerability manifests through multiple entry points within the application's navigation structure, including the Services, Products, and e-Commerce sections, making it particularly dangerous as it affects core functionality areas of the web application.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. The vulnerability occurs because the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user input before incorporating it into dynamic web content. Attackers can exploit this by submitting malicious payloads through the identified parameters, which include tipo, destino, rubro, arti, descrip, tit, and other similar fields. These parameters are processed by scripts such as login_registrese.php3, precios.php3, recomenda_articulo.php3, control/abm_det.php3, and control/abm_list.php3, demonstrating that the vulnerability spans across multiple application modules and business logic areas. The flaw essentially permits an attacker to inject malicious code that executes in the context of other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it provides attackers with the capability to establish persistent malicious presence within the application environment. Users who interact with the affected pages could unknowingly execute malicious scripts that steal session cookies, redirect them to phishing sites, or perform unauthorized actions on their behalf. The vulnerability's presence in both the Services and Products sections suggests that attackers could potentially compromise user registration processes, product listings, and recommendation systems. Additionally, the inclusion of parameters within the e-Commerce section control modules indicates that attackers could manipulate user profiles and delivery information, creating opportunities for more sophisticated attacks such as session hijacking or privilege escalation. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for script injection and T1566 for credential access through social engineering.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied data before processing or displaying it within the application's response. This includes implementing proper HTML entity encoding for all dynamic content, utilizing parameterized queries where appropriate, and employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to prevent execution of unauthorized scripts. Organizations should also implement regular security code reviews and vulnerability assessments to identify similar flaws in other application components. The recommended remediation includes upgrading to TornadoStore version 1.4.4 or later, which should contain patches addressing these specific XSS vulnerabilities, along with comprehensive input validation across all affected scripts and parameter handling mechanisms. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious input patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts.