CVE-2010-2017 in Lokomedia CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in hasil-pencarian.html in Lokomedia CMS 1.4.1 and 2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the kata parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/30/2017
The CVE-2010-2017 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw in the Lokomedia Content Management System version 1.4.1 and 2.0, specifically affecting the hasil-pencarian.html component. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws identified by the CWE organization. The flaw exists in the parameter handling mechanism where the kata parameter is not properly sanitized or validated before being rendered in the web page output. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious scripts or HTML code through the search functionality, which then gets executed in the context of other users' browsers when they view the search results page.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when a malicious user submits crafted input containing script tags or HTML elements through the kata parameter in the search form. The CMS fails to implement proper input validation or output encoding mechanisms to prevent the execution of malicious code. When the search results page processes and displays the user-supplied input without adequate sanitization, the injected scripts become part of the HTML response and execute in the browser context of other visitors. This creates a persistent XSS vulnerability that can be leveraged for session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it utilizes the legitimate search functionality of the CMS, making it difficult to distinguish between benign and malicious requests.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable sophisticated attacks within the ATT&CK framework under the T1566 technique of Phishing and T1059 command and control. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or inject additional malicious payloads that persist in the search results. The vulnerability affects the entire user base of the CMS installation, as any user viewing the search results page becomes a potential victim. This makes the impact particularly severe for content management systems that serve multiple users and are frequently accessed by different individuals. The vulnerability also compromises the integrity of the website's content and can be used to deface the site or manipulate user interactions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2017 should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through strict validation rules and encoding output data before rendering it in HTML contexts. The CMS should implement context-aware output encoding for different data types and ensure that all parameters, particularly those used in search functions, are properly escaped. Security patches should be applied immediately to update the CMS to versions that address this vulnerability, as the original versions are no longer supported and lack proper security measures. Additionally, organizations should implement web application firewalls and input validation rules to detect and prevent such attacks. The vulnerability highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing defense-in-depth strategies that include both server-side validation and client-side protection mechanisms to prevent XSS exploitation.