CVE-2012-1653 in Taxonomy View Integrator Module
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Taxonomy Views Integrator (TVI) module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, related to "views pages."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2018
The CVE-2012-1653 vulnerability represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the Taxonomy Views Integrator module for Drupal 6.x-1.x versions prior to 6.x-1.3. This vulnerability specifically affects authenticated users who can leverage the flaw to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The issue manifests through unspecified vectors related to views pages within the module's functionality.
This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is a critical security weakness that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications. The flaw exists in the module's handling of user input within views page contexts, creating an opportunity for attackers to manipulate the application's behavior and potentially access sensitive user data or perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it requires authentication, meaning that attackers must first compromise an account with sufficient privileges to exploit the flaw.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal user credentials, or redirect victims to malicious websites. The authenticated nature of the exploit means that the attacker must already have valid user credentials, but this does not mitigate the risk since compromised accounts can lead to further system compromise. The vulnerability affects Drupal 6.x-1.x installations where the Taxonomy Views Integrator module is enabled, making it particularly concerning for organizations running legacy Drupal systems.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including upgrading to the patched version 6.x-1.3 or later of the Taxonomy Views Integrator module. Additionally, administrators should conduct thorough security reviews of all installed Drupal modules, particularly those with user-facing functionality. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing proper input validation mechanisms. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual user behavior patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while also ensuring that access controls remain robust to prevent unauthorized account access. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, specifically focusing on script injection within web applications, highlighting the need for comprehensive web application security controls.