CVE-2010-2013 in LiSK CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cp/edit_email.php in LiSK CMS 4.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/29/2017
The CVE-2010-2013 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the LiSK CMS 4.4 content management system that exposes the application to remote code execution risks through web script injection. This vulnerability specifically targets the cp/edit_email.php administrative interface component, where the id parameter fails to properly sanitize user input before processing. The flaw resides in the application's failure to validate or escape potentially malicious data submitted through the web interface, creating an exploitable entry point for attackers seeking to manipulate the system's behavior through crafted input vectors. The vulnerability demonstrates a clear breakdown in the application's input validation mechanisms, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code that executes within the context of other users' browsers.
This XSS vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration CWE-79 category, which specifically addresses weaknesses in web applications that allow for cross-site scripting attacks. The flaw directly violates the principle of input sanitization and output encoding that forms the cornerstone of web application security. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability by crafting malicious payloads that include script tags or other HTML elements in the id parameter, which then get rendered in the application's response without proper filtering or encoding. The attack vector exploits the trust relationship between the web application and its users, where legitimate users unknowingly execute malicious code that was injected by an attacker. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple script execution, as it can potentially enable session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations using LiSK CMS 4.4, as it provides attackers with a means to compromise user sessions and potentially escalate privileges within the administrative interface. When an attacker successfully injects malicious code through the id parameter, the injected scripts execute in the context of authenticated users, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions. The vulnerability can be exploited through various attack methods including reflected XSS, where the malicious payload is immediately reflected back to the user's browser, or stored XSS, where the payload is permanently stored within the application's database. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability exists within the email editing functionality, which is likely accessed by administrators who possess elevated privileges. This creates a potential pathway for attackers to gain full administrative control over the CMS, compromise sensitive data, or establish persistent backdoors within the system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2013 should prioritize immediate input validation and output encoding measures to prevent malicious code execution. Organizations should implement proper parameter sanitization techniques that validate all input data against expected formats and reject any potentially dangerous characters or sequences. The recommended approach involves applying strict input validation on the id parameter within cp/edit_email.php, ensuring that all user-supplied data undergoes proper sanitization before being processed or displayed. Additionally, implementing proper output encoding mechanisms that escape HTML special characters in rendered content prevents script execution even if malicious input slips through validation. The security posture should also include regular security updates and patches to address known vulnerabilities, as well as implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns, and conduct regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities across their entire application portfolio. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1059 technique for command and script injection, highlighting the need for comprehensive application security controls that address both input validation and output encoding practices.