CVE-2012-1575 in Cumin
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cumin before r5238 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving (1) widgets or (2) pages.
Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/23/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-1575 represents a critical security flaw in the Cumin content management system prior to revision r5238. This issue manifests as multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that enable remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of affected systems. The vulnerability specifically affects two primary attack vectors involving widgets and pages, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through multiple entry points within the application's interface. The presence of XSS vulnerabilities in content management systems creates significant risks for both administrators and end users who interact with the platform.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability lies in insufficient input validation and output sanitization within the Cumin application's handling of user-supplied data. When users interact with widgets or pages within the system, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape potentially malicious input before rendering it in web responses. This allows attackers to inject crafted scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the compromised systems. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and directly impacts the integrity of the web application's security model, as it bypasses normal access controls and authentication mechanisms.
The operational impact of CVE-2012-1575 extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to establish persistent access to compromised systems and potentially escalate privileges within the application environment. Remote attackers can leverage these vulnerabilities to manipulate content, steal user credentials, or redirect users to malicious sites, creating a significant risk for organizations relying on Cumin for content management. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application's data and services, potentially leading to complete system compromise if not addressed promptly. Organizations using affected versions of Cumin face increased risk of data breaches, reputational damage, and regulatory compliance violations due to the exposure of sensitive information through these XSS vectors.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should include immediate patching to version r5238 or later, which addresses the input validation and output sanitization issues. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation mechanisms that sanitize all user-supplied data before processing, employ proper output encoding for all dynamic content, and utilize content security policies to limit script execution. Additionally, regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and follows ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script injection, highlighting the need for robust application security controls and defensive measures against web-based attack vectors.