CVE-2014-1612 in Mediatrix Voip Gateway 4402
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.esp in the Web Management Interface in Media5 Mediatrix 4402 VoIP Gateway with firmware Dgw 1.1.13.186 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/23/2025
The CVE-2014-1612 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the Media5 Mediatrix 4402 VoIP Gateway's web management interface. This vulnerability specifically affects firmware versions through Dgw 1.1.13.186 and resides within the login.esp component of the device's web interface. The flaw manifests when the system fails to properly validate or sanitize user input submitted through the username parameter during the authentication process. This represents a classic XSS vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms within the web management interface. When a user submits a username through the login form, the system does not adequately filter or escape special characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript code. This lack of proper sanitization creates an exploitable condition where an attacker can craft malicious input containing script tags or other executable code that gets rendered back to the user's browser. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the authentication mechanism, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited during the login process when users are most likely to be authenticated.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities within the compromised session. An attacker could potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, deface the web interface, or even escalate privileges if the application lacks proper access controls. Given that this vulnerability exists in a VoIP gateway's management interface, it could provide attackers with access to network configuration settings, potentially allowing them to modify call routing, alter user credentials, or disrupt voice communications. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the device, making it particularly concerning for enterprise networks where such gateways are commonly deployed.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploitation of web applications. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including firmware updates to versions that address the vulnerability, input validation and output encoding measures, and network segmentation to limit access to the affected management interface. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious login attempts can help detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation in web applications and demonstrates how seemingly simple authentication mechanisms can contain critical security flaws that expose entire network infrastructures to compromise.