CVE-2011-3199 in Domain Technologie Control
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Domain Technologie Control (DTC) before 0.34.1 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) message body of a support ticket or unspecified vectors to the (2) DNS and (3) MX form, as demonstrated by the "Domain root TXT record:" field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/08/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-3199 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Domain Technologie Control (DTC) software versions prior to 0.34.1. This vulnerability affects multiple components of the application and demonstrates the persistent nature of XSS attacks in web-based management interfaces. The flaw allows authenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized administrative actions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within several key forms of the DTC application. Specifically the vulnerability manifests in three distinct attack vectors: the support ticket message body field, DNS configuration forms, and MX record configuration forms. The most prominent demonstration occurs in the "Domain root TXT record:" field where user-supplied input is not properly sanitized before being rendered back to the browser. This failure in input sanitization creates an opening for attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of legitimate users who view the affected pages.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it compromises the integrity of the entire administrative interface. An authenticated attacker with access to the DTC system can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, steal session cookies, or redirect users to malicious domains. The attack requires only authentication to the system, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by insiders or compromised accounts. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of domain management services, potentially allowing attackers to modify DNS records, manipulate email routing configurations, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive domain information.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability maps directly to CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which is a fundamental weakness in web application security. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a technique involving Web Application Attack, specifically targeting the web application layer where the vulnerability exists. The fact that this vulnerability affects multiple forms within the application demonstrates a systemic security flaw in the input handling mechanisms, suggesting that similar vulnerabilities may exist in other parts of the codebase. The authenticated nature of the attack means that the threat actor requires minimal privileges to exploit, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations that rely on DTC for domain management services.
The remediation approach for this vulnerability requires immediate patching to version 0.34.1 or later, which should include comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations should implement proper sanitization of all user-supplied data before rendering it in web pages, particularly in forms that handle DNS and MX record configurations. The fix should incorporate context-specific output encoding to prevent script execution in different HTML contexts, including attribute contexts and script contexts. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security reviews of all input handling mechanisms within their web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities that may exist in other components or custom extensions. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be implemented to prevent similar issues from reoccurring in future versions of the application.