CVE-2012-6587 in MYRE Vacation Rental
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vacation/1_mobile/alert_members.php in MYRE Vacation Rental Software allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the link_idd parameter in a login action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/01/2025
The CVE-2012-6587 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in MYRE Vacation Rental Software version 1_mobile, specifically within the alert_members.php script. This vulnerability exists in the vacation rental software's mobile interface and creates a significant security risk by allowing remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML content through the link_idd parameter during login actions. The flaw demonstrates poor input validation and sanitization practices that enable attackers to manipulate the application's behavior and potentially compromise user sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the link_idd parameter, which is processed during the login action within the mobile version of the vacation rental software. When the application fails to properly sanitize or escape the link_idd parameter before incorporating it into dynamic web content, it creates an opening for malicious actors to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users' browsers. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws, and represents a classic example of how inadequate input filtering can lead to severe security consequences in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal user credentials, redirect victims to malicious websites, or even execute administrative functions within the application. Given that the vulnerability occurs during login actions, attackers could potentially capture legitimate user session tokens or credentials, leading to unauthorized access to vacation rental management accounts. The mobile-specific nature of the affected component suggests that users accessing the application through mobile devices are particularly at risk, as mobile browsers may have different security contexts and attack surfaces compared to desktop environments.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to the broader ATT&CK framework, particularly under the T1531 technique for 'Account Access Removal' and T1071.1001 for 'Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols' as it represents a vector for unauthorized access through compromised user sessions. The vulnerability also aligns with T1213.002 for 'Data from Information Repositories: Web Applications' as it allows unauthorized data access through session manipulation. Organizations using MYRE Vacation Rental Software should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, output encoding, and parameter sanitization to prevent malicious code execution. Additionally, implementing proper content security policies and regular security testing can help prevent similar vulnerabilities in future software versions, aligning with industry best practices for secure software development and vulnerability management.