CVE-2010-2509 in Web Template Software
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in 2daybiz Web Template Software allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) keyword parameter to category.php and the (2) password parameter to memberlogin.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2509 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting 2daybiz Web Template Software, which falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation. This vulnerability manifests in two distinct attack vectors within the software's web interface, specifically targeting the category.php and memberlogin.php scripts. The first vector operates through the keyword parameter in category.php, while the second exploits the password parameter in memberlogin.php, both allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the application's response.
The technical exploitation of these vulnerabilities occurs when user-supplied input is directly incorporated into web page output without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms. When an attacker submits malicious payload through either the keyword or password parameters, the vulnerable software fails to validate or escape the input before rendering it within the HTML response. This creates an environment where an attacker can execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of victims. The vulnerability is classified as remote because attackers can exploit it without requiring physical access to the system or local network presence.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-2509 extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to leverage the compromised web application for more sophisticated attacks. According to the mitre attack framework, this vulnerability maps to multiple techniques including T1059.007 - Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript and T1566.002 - Phishing: Spearphishing via Service. The vulnerability could allow attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or inject persistent malicious content that affects all users who interact with the vulnerable application. The implications are particularly severe for memberlogin.php since the password parameter is often used in authentication flows, potentially enabling attackers to capture credentials or manipulate authentication processes.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2509 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding practices. The recommended approach includes implementing proper parameter sanitization techniques, utilizing secure coding practices such as those outlined in the owasp top ten, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious input patterns. Additionally, organizations should ensure that all user-supplied input undergoes strict validation before being processed or rendered in web responses. The vulnerability highlights the importance of following secure coding guidelines including CWE mitigation strategies for preventing XSS attacks, specifically focusing on the proper encoding of output data to prevent script execution in browser contexts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack, particularly in areas handling user input and dynamic content generation.