CVE-2013-0124 in askiaweb
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administration interface in ASKIA askiaweb allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Number or (2) UpdatePage parameter to WebProd/cgi-bin/AskiaExt.dll.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/12/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-0124 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the administration interface of ASKIA askiaweb software. This vulnerability exists in the WebProd/cgi-bin/AskiaExt.dll component and affects the web application's ability to properly sanitize user input before processing it within the administrative context. The flaw manifests when the application fails to adequately validate or escape input parameters, creating opportunities for malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the administrative interface.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through two specific parameter injection points: the Number parameter and the UpdatePage parameter. Attackers can leverage these injection points to execute malicious code within the context of authenticated administrative sessions. This represents a significant security risk as administrative interfaces typically possess elevated privileges and access to sensitive system functions, user data, and configuration settings. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, where improper input validation allows malicious scripts to be executed in the victim's browser.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities within the compromised administrative environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could potentially access sensitive data, modify system configurations, create or delete user accounts, and even escalate privileges to gain full administrative control over the affected system. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it targets the administration interface directly, meaning that successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise without requiring additional authentication mechanisms.
According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 which covers scripting languages and T1566.001 which covers malicious file execution through web applications. The vulnerability also aligns with the broader category of credential theft and privilege escalation techniques that attackers often employ when targeting administrative interfaces. Organizations using ASKIA askiaweb software face significant risk if this vulnerability remains unpatched, as it provides attackers with a direct pathway to compromise the entire web application infrastructure and potentially the underlying network systems.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patch deployment from ASKIA to address the identified XSS vulnerabilities in the WebProd/cgi-bin/AskiaExt.dll component. Additionally, organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other parts of their web applications. Network segmentation and privileged access controls should be enforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in the organization's web applications, ensuring compliance with security standards such as OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.