CVE-2016-1205 in EC-CUBE
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the shiro8 (1) category_freearea_ addition_plugin plugin 1.0 and (2) itemdetail_freearea_ addition_plugin plugin 1.0 for EC-CUBE allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/28/2018
The CVE-2016-1205 vulnerability represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the shiro8 plugin suite for the EC-CUBE e-commerce platform. This vulnerability affects two specific plugins: category_freearea_addition_plugin version 1.0 and itemdetail_freearea_addition_plugin version 1.0, both of which are designed to enhance the display of category and item detail pages respectively. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within these plugins, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the application's response.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which describes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, commonly known as cross-site scripting. The flaw occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into web page output without proper sanitization or encoding, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers. This particular vulnerability is classified as a reflected XSS attack vector since the malicious payload is typically injected through URL parameters or form fields that are then reflected back to the user's browser. The unspecified vectors mentioned in the description suggest that the vulnerability could potentially be exploited through multiple input points within the plugin functionality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with the capability to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, redirect victims to malicious sites, or even deface the affected website. Given that EC-CUBE is a widely used e-commerce platform, this vulnerability could compromise sensitive customer data, including personal information, payment details, and authentication credentials. The attack surface is particularly concerning because these plugins are likely used in critical sections of online stores where users interact with product information and category browsing functionality. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the web application, potentially leading to complete system compromise if attackers can leverage the XSS to obtain administrative privileges or access backend systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2016-1205 should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding practices throughout the application stack. The primary remediation involves ensuring that all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before being rendered in web pages, with specific attention to HTML encoding of dynamic content. Organizations should implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. Additionally, the affected plugins should be updated to version 1.1 or later, as this vulnerability was addressed through proper input validation mechanisms and output encoding. Security practitioners should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns, while conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other third-party plugins. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.007 for scripting languages and T1566 for spearphishing with social engineering, highlighting the need for comprehensive defensive measures against such attack vectors.