CVE-2012-1032 in EPiServer
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Euroling SiteSeeker module 3.x before 3.4.5 for EPiServer allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. 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 • 02/26/2018
The CVE-2012-1032 vulnerability represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the Euroling SiteSeeker module version 3.x prior to 3.4.5 for EPiServer content management platform. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is a critical web application security weakness that enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The SiteSeeker module serves as a search functionality component within EPiServer environments, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on this platform for their web content management needs.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the SiteSeeker module's search processing functionality. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input strings that contain embedded scripts or HTML content, which then get executed in the context of other users' browsers when they interact with the affected search results or pages. The unspecified vectors suggest that multiple entry points within the search module could be exploited, potentially including search query parameters, result displays, or administrative interfaces. This lack of specific vector identification indicates a fundamental flaw in the module's data handling rather than a single point of failure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and defacement of web content. In EPiServer environments, where the SiteSeeker module is often used for public-facing search functionality, this vulnerability could allow attackers to compromise user sessions and potentially gain elevated privileges if the application's access controls are not properly implemented. The vulnerability affects organizations using EPiServer versions that incorporate the affected SiteSeeker module, potentially exposing thousands of websites to this risk.
Security mitigation for CVE-2012-1032 requires immediate patching of the SiteSeeker module to version 3.4.5 or later, which would include proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation at all entry points, particularly within search functionality, and ensure that all user-supplied data is properly escaped before being rendered in web pages. Network security measures including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of protection, though these should not be considered replacements for proper code-level fixes. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and vulnerability management processes, as this issue demonstrates how outdated components can remain unpatched for extended periods. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.008 for script injection techniques and T1566 for credential access through web application attacks, emphasizing the multi-faceted nature of the threat landscape.