CVE-2012-2068 in Fancy Slide
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in fancy_slide.module in the Fancy Slide module before 6.x-2.7 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with the administer fancy_slide permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) node_title or (2) nodequeue_title parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/12/2021
The CVE-2012-2068 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Fancy Slide module for Drupal versions prior to 6.x-2.7. This vulnerability specifically targets the module's handling of user input in two distinct parameter fields namely node_title and nodequeue_title which are processed within the administrative interface. The flaw allows authenticated users who possess the administer fancy_slide permission to execute malicious scripts by injecting arbitrary web content into these parameters. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms within the module's codebase, creating an attack vector that could be exploited by malicious administrators or users with compromised credentials.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of parameter values that are subsequently rendered in web pages without proper sanitization. When an attacker with the appropriate permissions submits malicious content into the node_title or nodequeue_title fields, the injected code becomes part of the page output and executes in the context of other users' browsers. This creates a persistent XSS attack scenario where legitimate users who view affected pages become victims of the malicious script execution. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it requires only administrative privileges within the Fancy Slide module rather than full system access, making it accessible to users with targeted permissions.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and redirection to malicious sites. The affected users could potentially be logged into the Drupal system with elevated privileges, allowing attackers to access sensitive content or modify system configurations. The vulnerability also supports more sophisticated attacks such as phishing attempts where users are redirected to fraudulent sites or malware distribution through infected web pages. The persistence of the vulnerability means that once exploited, the malicious code continues to execute for all users who access the affected pages until the module is updated or the malicious content is removed.
Organizations should immediately apply the security patch released by the Drupal community for the Fancy Slide module version 6.x-2.7 and later. The mitigation strategy involves upgrading to the patched version which implements proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Additionally, administrators should review and restrict the number of users with the administer fancy_slide permission to minimize potential attack surfaces. Security monitoring should include scanning for any unauthorized modifications to the module's configuration parameters and implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious script injection attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a technique commonly catalogued under ATT&CK tactic TA0001 (Initial Access) and technique T1059.001 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) for executing malicious code through web-based interfaces.
The broader implications of this vulnerability highlight the importance of proper input validation and output encoding in web applications, particularly in content management systems where administrative users can inject data that becomes part of public-facing web pages. This case demonstrates how seemingly minor security flaws in specialized modules can create significant risks when combined with existing administrative privileges. Organizations should implement comprehensive security practices including regular security audits of third-party modules, maintaining updated security patches, and establishing clear privilege management policies to prevent unauthorized access to administrative functions. The vulnerability also underscores the need for robust security monitoring and incident response procedures to quickly detect and remediate such security issues in production environments.