CVE-2010-2275 in Dojo
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in dijit/tests/_testCommon.js in Dojo Toolkit SDK before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the theme parameter, as demonstrated by an attack against dijit/tests/form/test_Button.html.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/28/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-2275 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the Dojo Toolkit SDK, specifically affecting versions prior to 1.4.2. This issue resides in the dijit/tests/_testCommon.js file and demonstrates how testing and development utilities can inadvertently introduce security risks into software ecosystems. The vulnerability manifests when the theme parameter is manipulated in the context of the test suite, creating an attack vector that could be exploited by remote adversaries. The specific demonstration involves targeting dijit/tests/form/test_Button.html, indicating that the flaw affects the toolkit's user interface components and their testing infrastructure.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting as a code injection flaw where untrusted data is embedded into web pages viewed by other users. The flaw occurs because the Dojo Toolkit's testing framework fails to properly sanitize or validate the theme parameter input before incorporating it into the web page context. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected systems. The vulnerability demonstrates a lack of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the test utilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple testing environments, as it could potentially be exploited in production scenarios if developers inadvertently deploy testing code or if the vulnerable components are integrated into production applications. Attackers could craft malicious theme parameters that, when processed by the vulnerable code, would execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers. This creates a persistent threat that could compromise user sessions, steal sensitive information, or provide attackers with a foothold for more extensive attacks. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of securing all components of software toolkits, including development and testing utilities, as these components may be accessible to attackers in improperly configured environments.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the Dojo Toolkit to version 1.4.2 or later, where the XSS flaw has been addressed through proper input validation and sanitization. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation for all parameters passed to web applications, particularly those used in testing and development environments. The remediation process should include thorough code reviews to ensure that test utilities do not introduce security vulnerabilities into the broader application ecosystem. Additionally, implementing content security policies and proper output encoding mechanisms can provide defense-in-depth measures against similar vulnerabilities. This incident underscores the critical importance of security considerations in all aspects of software development, including testing frameworks and development tools, as highlighted by ATT&CK technique T1588.002 for the development of tools and techniques that can be used for exploitation.