CVE-2015-10028 in ss15-this-is-sparta
Summary
by MITRE • 01/07/2023
A vulnerability has been found in ss15-this-is-sparta and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file js/roomElement.js of the component Main Page. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is ba2f71ad3a46e5949ee0c510b544fa4ea973baaa. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217624.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2023
This vulnerability resides within the ss15-this-is-sparta application where a cross site scripting flaw has been identified in the js/roomElement.js file component of the Main Page. The vulnerability represents a classic security weakness that allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary javascript code into web pages viewed by other users. The flaw specifically manifests when user-supplied input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered in the browser context, creating an opportunity for attackers to execute malicious scripts in the victim's browser session.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a failure in input validation and output encoding practices within the javascript codebase. When the application processes data from external sources and incorporates it directly into dynamic html elements without proper sanitization, it creates an environment where attacker-controlled data can be interpreted as executable code rather than mere text. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws according to the CWE database. The vulnerability's remote exploitation capability means that attackers can trigger the malicious code execution through network-based attacks without requiring physical access to the target system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it can enable session hijacking, credential theft, and the execution of arbitrary commands on affected systems. An attacker could leverage this flaw to establish persistent access to user sessions, potentially compromising sensitive information or using compromised user accounts for further attacks within the application ecosystem. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the Main Page component, making it a critical security concern for any deployment that relies on this specific javascript implementation. According to the ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to the T1059.007 technique for script injection, which is categorized under the Execution tactic.
Security practitioners should immediately apply the provided patch identified by the commit hash ba2f71ad3a46e5949ee0c510b544fa4ea973baaa to remediate this vulnerability. The patch should address the specific input handling mechanism in the roomElement.js file by implementing proper input sanitization and output encoding. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify similar patterns throughout the application codebase that might be susceptible to the same class of vulnerability. Additionally, implementing a robust Content Security Policy (CSP) can provide an additional layer of defense against script injection attacks. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to ensure that similar weaknesses do not exist in other components of the application. The vulnerability identifier VDB-217624 should be monitored for any updates or additional information that may be released regarding this specific flaw.