CVE-2015-3348 in Cloudwords for Multilingual Module
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Cloudwords for Multilingual Drupal module before 7.x-2.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a node title.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/19/2019
The CVE-2015-3348 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Cloudwords for Multilingual Drupal module, specifically affecting versions prior to 7.x-2.3. This vulnerability resides in the Drupal content management system's handling of node titles, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of affected websites. The issue is particularly concerning because it affects authenticated users who can leverage this vulnerability to compromise the security of web applications built on Drupal platforms.
The technical flaw manifests in the improper sanitization of user input within the node title field of the Cloudwords multilingual module. When authenticated users submit content with malicious script payloads in node titles, the module fails to adequately filter or escape these inputs before rendering them in web pages. This insufficient input validation creates an environment where attacker-controlled code can be executed in the browsers of other users who view the compromised content. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the module's rendering logic that processes multilingual content management features.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, data theft, and redirection to malicious sites. An authenticated attacker with access to the Drupal system can craft node titles containing malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view these nodes, potentially leading to complete compromise of user sessions and sensitive data exposure. The vulnerability affects all users who can create or edit content within the Drupal environment, making it particularly dangerous in collaborative content management scenarios.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-3348 focus primarily on immediate remediation through module updates to version 7.x-2.3 or later, which contain proper input sanitization mechanisms. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation policies and ensure that all user-submitted content undergoes rigorous sanitization before being stored or rendered. Security teams should consider implementing content security policies and web application firewalls to provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script execution through web interfaces, highlighting the importance of proper input handling in web security frameworks.