CVE-2010-3931 in Pplog 2
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in multiple Rocomotion products, including P board 1.18 and other versions, P forum 1.30 and earlier, P up board 1.38 and other versions, P diary R 1.13 and earlier, P link 1.11 and earlier, P link compact 1.04 and earlier, pplog 3.31 and earlier, pplog2 3.37 and earlier, PM bbs 1.07 and earlier, PM up bbs 1.08 and earlier, and PM forum 1.18 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/08/2018
This cross-site scripting vulnerability affects a wide range of Rocomotion products including various bulletin board systems, forums, and content management platforms. The flaw exists in multiple versions of these applications and represents a critical security weakness that enables remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of affected users' browsers. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the affected software components, creating opportunities for attackers to inject malicious code through unspecified vectors.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious payloads that get executed when legitimate users view affected pages. These XSS attacks can occur through various input points within the applications, including form fields, URL parameters, or even cookie data depending on how the applications process user input. The impact extends beyond simple script execution to potentially enable session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious sites. According to CWE classification, this vulnerability maps to CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a classic stored or reflected XSS flaw.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability are severe for organizations using these applications, as attackers can exploit it to gain unauthorized access to user sessions and potentially compromise entire user bases. Attackers can leverage this weakness to steal cookies, modify page content, redirect users to phishing sites, or even perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The widespread nature of affected products means that numerous websites and online communities using these applications face similar risks, creating a significant attack surface for threat actors. This vulnerability particularly impacts web applications that handle user-generated content, making it a prime target for exploitation in environments where user interaction is common.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding across all user-facing application components. Organizations should deploy proper Content Security Policy headers, implement strict input sanitization routines, and ensure that all user-supplied data is properly escaped before being rendered in web pages. The defense-in-depth approach should include regular security assessments, code reviews focusing on input handling, and deployment of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability would be categorized under T1059.007 for Scripting and T1566 for Phishing, emphasizing the need for both technical controls and user awareness training to prevent exploitation. Additionally, immediate patching of affected versions and implementation of proper application security testing procedures should be prioritized to address this vulnerability effectively.