CVE-2010-2256 in Pay Per Minute Video Chat Script
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Pay Per Minute Video Chat Script 2.0 and 2.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) id parameter to admin/memberviewdetails.php and the (2) model parameter to videos.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2256 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting the Pay Per Minute Video Chat Script version 2.0 and 2.1. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the web application's parameter handling mechanisms. The flaw exists in two distinct locations within the application's codebase, specifically in the admin/memberviewdetails.php file where the id parameter is processed, and in the videos.php file where the model parameter is handled. These locations represent common attack vectors for XSS exploitation and demonstrate poor secure coding practices that have persisted in the application's architecture.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML content into the application's response. When the id parameter is submitted to admin/memberviewdetails.php without proper sanitization, the application fails to validate or escape the input before rendering it in the web page context. Similarly, the model parameter in videos.php suffers from the same deficiency, creating identical attack surfaces. Both vulnerabilities fall under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. The attack occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into dynamically generated web pages without appropriate encoding or validation, enabling attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it enables attackers to establish persistent malicious presence within the application environment. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or execute arbitrary commands on behalf of authenticated users. The affected application's administrative interface presents particularly attractive targets for exploitation since successful XSS attacks could potentially compromise administrator accounts and provide full access to sensitive user data, payment information, and system configuration details. This vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized control over the video chat platform's core functionality.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2256 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the affected application components. The most effective approach involves implementing strict input sanitization routines that filter out or escape potentially dangerous characters before processing user-supplied parameters. Organizations should implement context-specific output encoding for all dynamic content, particularly when rendering user input in HTML contexts. The application should adopt a whitelist-based approach to parameter validation, rejecting any input that does not conform to expected data types and formats. Additionally, implementing content security policies and proper HTTP headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.003 for command and script injection, emphasizing the need for comprehensive application security testing and input validation across all web application interfaces.