CVE-2010-2273 in Dojo
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Dojo 1.0.x before 1.0.3, 1.1.x before 1.1.2, 1.2.x before 1.2.4, 1.3.x before 1.3.3, and 1.4.x before 1.4.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, possibly related to dojo/resources/iframe_history.html, dojox/av/FLAudio.js, dojox/av/FLVideo.js, dojox/av/resources/audio.swf, dojox/av/resources/video.swf, util/buildscripts/jslib/build.js, and util/buildscripts/jslib/buildUtil.js, as demonstrated by the (1) dojoUrl and (2) testUrl parameters to util/doh/runner.html.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/28/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-2273 represents a critical cross-site scripting issue affecting multiple versions of the Dojo Toolkit, a popular JavaScript framework used for building rich web applications. This vulnerability spans across several major releases including 1.0.x through 1.4.x, indicating a widespread flaw that impacted a significant portion of the framework's user base. The security implications are severe as XSS vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or complete compromise of user sessions.
The technical flaw manifests through multiple attack vectors within the Dojo framework's resource handling mechanisms. Specifically, the vulnerability occurs in components related to iframe_history.html, Flash audio and video components, build scripts, and the test runner functionality. The attack vectors involve the manipulation of dojoUrl and testUrl parameters within util/doh/runner.html, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML content. These vectors are particularly dangerous because they leverage legitimate framework components that are commonly used in development and testing environments, making detection more challenging for security monitoring systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can be exploited to create persistent XSS attacks that compromise user sessions and sensitive data. Attackers can craft malicious URLs that, when visited by users, execute scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. This enables various malicious activities including credential theft, session manipulation, and data exfiltration. The vulnerability affects both development and production environments since the affected components are part of the core framework libraries that are distributed with Dojo Toolkit installations. The widespread nature of the affected versions suggests that many organizations were potentially exposed to this risk for extended periods.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws in software applications. From an adversarial perspective, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001, which involves the exploitation of web applications through injection attacks. The attack surface is particularly concerning because it affects build scripts and testing utilities that are often accessible in development environments, providing attackers with multiple potential entry points. Organizations using Dojo Toolkit versions prior to the patched releases should immediately implement mitigation strategies including input validation, output encoding, and comprehensive security testing. The recommended remediation involves upgrading to patched versions of the framework, specifically versions 1.0.3, 1.1.2, 1.2.4, 1.3.3, and 1.4.2 respectively, to address all affected release branches. Additionally, security teams should conduct thorough assessments of their Dojo-based applications to identify and remediate any custom code that might be vulnerable to similar injection attacks, as the framework's architecture may have introduced additional attack vectors that require specific defensive measures.