CVE-2010-2722 in Lyrics Engine
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in RightInPoint Lyrics Script 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the artist_id parameter, which is not properly handled in a forced SQL error message. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/05/2018
The CVE-2010-2722 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw in the RightInPoint Lyrics Script version 3.0, demonstrating how improper input validation can create persistent security risks in web applications. This vulnerability specifically targets the index.php file where the artist_id parameter fails to undergo proper sanitization before being processed in SQL error handling mechanisms. The flaw exists within the application's error reporting system where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into error messages without adequate filtering or encoding, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of victim browsers.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of the artist_id parameter in the application's URL structure, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that gets executed when the error message is displayed. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which specifically addresses the failure to properly encode or escape user input before incorporating it into web content. The vulnerability's classification aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, as it targets a web interface that is accessible to remote attackers without requiring authentication.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with the ability to perform session hijacking, redirect users to malicious sites, or extract sensitive information from authenticated sessions. The forced SQL error message mechanism becomes a vector for persistent XSS attacks since the error handling process does not properly escape the artist_id parameter before rendering it in the web page context. This creates a situation where legitimate users who encounter the error message will execute the injected code, potentially compromising their browser sessions and enabling further attacks within the application's security boundaries.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a prime example of how error handling can become a security weakness when input validation is insufficient. The remediation approach requires implementing proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms, specifically ensuring that all user-supplied parameters are validated against expected formats and properly escaped before any interaction with web page generation processes. The vulnerability highlights the importance of following secure coding practices such as those outlined in the OWASP Secure Coding Practices, particularly the principle of least privilege and proper input validation at multiple layers of application processing. Organizations should implement comprehensive testing procedures including automated scanning tools and manual penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in their web applications, as the lack of proper error handling validation creates persistent attack surfaces that can be exploited by threat actors with minimal technical expertise.