CVE-2010-2267 in Rock Web Server
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Accoria Web Server (aka Rock Web Server) 1.4.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the query string to the getenv sample program, (2) the desc parameter to loadstatic.cgi, (3) the name parameter to httpdcfg.cgi, or (4) the dns parameter to servercfg.cgi.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/31/2024
The CVE-2010-2267 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Accoria Web Server version 1.4.7, also known as Rock Web Server. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within multiple server-side CGI scripts that handle user-supplied parameters. The flaw exists in the server's handling of HTTP request parameters, creating opportunities for malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code or HTML content that executes in the context of authenticated users' browsers. The vulnerability impacts the server's core functionality by allowing remote code execution through web-based attacks that exploit the trust relationship between the web server and client browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through four distinct attack vectors that target different CGI programs within the web server framework. The first vector involves the query string parameter in the getenv sample program, where unfiltered input allows attackers to inject malicious scripts directly into the server's response handling. The second vector targets the desc parameter within loadstatic.cgi, while the third exploits the name parameter in httpdcfg.cgi, and the fourth attacks the dns parameter in servercfg.cgi. Each of these vectors demonstrates a common weakness in web application security where user input is directly incorporated into server responses without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-2267 extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as it enables attackers to perform sophisticated web-based attacks against authenticated users. Successful exploitation could allow threat actors to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, inject malicious content into web pages, or even perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the server or network infrastructure, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where web servers handle sensitive data. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access patterns or create backdoors through malicious script injection, potentially compromising entire web applications or server environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2267 should focus on immediate input validation and output encoding implementations across all CGI scripts. Organizations should implement comprehensive parameter sanitization that filters or encodes all user-supplied input before processing or returning it to clients. The recommended approach includes adopting secure coding practices that follow OWASP recommendations for preventing XSS vulnerabilities, including proper HTML encoding of output, implementing Content Security Policies, and utilizing input validation libraries. Additionally, administrators should consider upgrading to newer versions of the Accoria Web Server that address these vulnerabilities, as version 1.4.7 appears to be an outdated release with known security gaps. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of protection, though they do not address the root cause of the vulnerability. The remediation process should include thorough code reviews of all CGI applications to identify similar input handling patterns that may be susceptible to the same class of vulnerabilities, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1566 for credential access through web application attacks.