CVE-2014-3807 in BarracudaDrive
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in BarracudaDrive 6.7.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) blog, (2) bloggeruser, or (3) bloggerpasswd parameter to private/manage/.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/21/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-3807 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within BarracudaDrive version 6.7.2, specifically affecting the private/manage/ endpoint. This issue stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter malicious user-supplied data before processing and rendering it within web responses. The vulnerability manifests when attackers exploit three distinct parameters including blog, bloggeruser, and bloggerpasswd, which are all processed through the same vulnerable endpoint, creating multiple attack vectors for the same underlying flaw.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79, which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into web page content without proper validation or encoding. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it affects administrative functions within the BarracudaDrive application, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of authenticated users' browsers. The exploitation requires minimal privileges since the vulnerability exists in the management interface that handles user authentication parameters, making it particularly dangerous for administrators who might be tricked into visiting maliciously crafted URLs.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal authentication tokens, redirect users to malicious sites, or even execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. When combined with other exploitation techniques, this XSS vulnerability could provide attackers with persistent access to the administrative interface, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of user data within the BarracudaDrive environment, as attackers could manipulate content, steal user credentials, or modify blog entries and user configurations.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the BarracudaDrive application to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and prevent malicious script injection attempts. Additionally, organizations should enforce strict content security policies, implement proper parameter sanitization, and conduct regular security assessments of web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.007 for scripting and T1566.001 for spearphishing via web applications, emphasizing the need for both technical and user awareness measures to prevent exploitation.