CVE-2015-10019 in MySimplifiedSQL
Summary
by MITRE • 01/07/2023
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in foxoverflow MySimplifiedSQL. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file MySimplifiedSQL_Examples.php. The manipulation of the argument FirstName/LastName leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is 3b7481c72786f88041b7c2d83bb4f219f77f1293. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217595.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/29/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10019 represents a cross site scripting vulnerability within the foxoverflow MySimplifiedSQL application, specifically affecting the MySimplifiedSQL_Examples.php file. This classification places the issue within the scope of CWE-79, which details cross site scripting flaws that occur when untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web pages without proper validation or encoding. The vulnerability manifests when processing user-supplied input through the FirstName and LastName parameters, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject harmful scripts into web applications that display this data.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote manipulation of the FirstName and LastName arguments, which are processed without adequate sanitization or output encoding mechanisms. When these parameters are directly incorporated into web page content without proper HTML entity encoding or other protective measures, attackers can execute malicious scripts within the context of other users' browsers. This remote attack vector allows threat actors to leverage the vulnerability from external networks, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that process user input in web-facing interfaces.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims, or redirect users to malicious websites. The vulnerability's classification as a remote attack means that no local system compromise is required, and attackers can exploit it through web browsers without needing physical access to the target system. This characteristic aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566, which covers social engineering tactics that leverage web-based attack vectors to compromise user systems.
Security practitioners should immediately implement the patch referenced by the identifier 3b7481c72786f88041b7c2d83bb4f219f77f1293 to address this vulnerability. The recommended mitigation strategy involves proper input validation and output encoding of all user-supplied data, particularly parameters used in web page generation. Organizations should implement Content Security Policy headers, sanitize all dynamic content before rendering, and ensure that the MySimplifiedSQL_Examples.php file properly encodes user input to prevent script injection attacks. Additionally, regular security assessments of web applications should include thorough testing of input handling mechanisms to identify similar vulnerabilities that may exist in other components of the application ecosystem.