CVE-2012-1114 in LDAP Account Manager Pro
Summary
by MITRE
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in LDAP Account Manager (LAM) Pro 3.6 in the filter parameter to cmd.php in an export and exporter_id action. and the filteruid parameter to list.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/07/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-1114 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within LDAP Account Manager Pro version 3.6, specifically affecting the cmd.php and list.php scripts. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before processing or rendering within web application responses. The affected parameters include the filter parameter in cmd.php during export operations and the exporter_id action, as well as the filteruid parameter in list.php, all of which accept unvalidated user input that can be manipulated to inject malicious scripts.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input containing script code within the vulnerable parameters and submits it to the affected web application. When the application processes this input without proper sanitization, the malicious code becomes embedded in the application's response and executes within the context of other users' browsers who subsequently access the affected pages. This allows attackers to potentially steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims, or redirect users to malicious websites, effectively compromising the confidentiality and integrity of user sessions.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on LDAP Account Manager for directory services management. The attack vector is relatively straightforward, requiring only basic knowledge of web application vulnerabilities and minimal privileges to exploit. The impact extends beyond simple script execution, potentially enabling attackers to escalate privileges within the LDAP environment, access sensitive directory information, or establish persistent access through session hijacking techniques. This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-79, which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a weakness where applications fail to properly encode output, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566, specifically targeting credential access through phishing and social engineering methods that exploit web application vulnerabilities.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied parameters, particularly those used in dynamic content generation. The recommended approach involves implementing strict sanitization routines that filter out or encode potentially dangerous characters before processing user input. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. Regular security updates and patches should be applied immediately upon availability, while access controls should be reviewed to limit exposure of vulnerable endpoints. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on input validation and output encoding practices to prevent similar issues in other application components and maintain overall security posture against evolving web-based attack vectors.