CVE-2012-2300 in Ubercart
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Ubercart module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.8 and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.1 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with the administer product classes permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/19/2019
The CVE-2012-2300 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Ubercart e-commerce module for Drupal platforms. This vulnerability specifically affects versions 6.x-2.x prior to 6.x-2.8 and 7.x-3.x prior to 7.x-3.1, creating a significant security risk for Drupal websites utilizing this popular commerce solution. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it targets authenticated users who possess the "administer product classes" permission, which typically includes administrators and site managers responsible for product catalog management.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output escaping mechanisms within the Ubercart module. Attackers with the targeted permission level can exploit unspecified vectors to inject malicious scripts or HTML code into the application's response. This occurs when user-supplied data containing potentially harmful content is not properly sanitized before being rendered in web pages. The flaw essentially allows an attacker to bypass normal security controls and inject malicious payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform various malicious activities. An attacker could potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, deface the website, or even escalate privileges within the application. The fact that this affects users with administrative permissions creates a particularly dangerous scenario where an attacker could gain elevated access to the entire commerce platform. This vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and undermines the integrity of the application's security model.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as weaknesses in input validation and output encoding. The ATT&CK framework would classify this as a code injection technique with potential for privilege escalation and credential theft. Organizations using affected versions of Ubercart should immediately implement mitigation strategies including applying the security patches released by the Drupal community, reviewing user permissions to ensure proper access controls, and implementing additional monitoring for suspicious administrative activities. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security audits and prompt patch management for third-party modules in content management systems.