CVE-2016-15029 in mapicoin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/21/2023
A vulnerability has been found in Ydalb mapicoin up to 1.9.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file webroot/stats.php. The manipulation of the argument link/search leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.10.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 67e87f0f0c1ac238fcd050f4c3db298229bc9679. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-223402 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/12/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-15029 represents a cross-site scripting flaw in the Ydalb mapicoin web application version 1.9.0 and earlier. This security weakness resides within the webroot/stats.php file and specifically affects the link/search parameter handling functionality. The vulnerability classification as problematic indicates a significant security risk that requires immediate attention from system administrators and security teams responsible for maintaining web applications. The affected application appears to be a mapping or geographic information system component that processes user input through web interfaces, making it susceptible to malicious script injection attacks.
The technical execution of this cross-site scripting vulnerability occurs when an attacker manipulates the link/search argument parameter in the webroot/stats.php file. This manipulation allows malicious JavaScript code to be injected and executed within the context of other users' browsers who access the affected application. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can initiate the attack without requiring physical access to the target system, making it particularly dangerous in web-facing environments. The XSS flaw enables attackers to potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it fundamentally compromises the security of user sessions and data integrity within the application. Users interacting with the mapping application could unknowingly execute malicious code that could lead to complete session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the underlying system. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the stats.php component, which likely provides usage statistics or mapping data visualization features, making it a critical point of attack for threat actors seeking to compromise the application's user base. The affected version range of 1.9.0 and earlier indicates this was a known issue that required immediate patching to prevent exploitation.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting weaknesses in web applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a web application attack vector under the technique of code injection, where adversaries manipulate input fields to execute malicious code in the victim's browser context. The recommended remediation approach involves upgrading to version 1.10.0, which includes the patch identified by the commit hash 67e87f0f0c1ac238fcd050f4c3db298229bc9679. This upgrade process should be prioritized in security maintenance schedules, particularly for systems where the application handles sensitive user data or provides mapping services to multiple users. The VDB-223402 identifier serves as a reference point for vulnerability tracking and ensures proper documentation of the security remediation efforts. Organizations should implement comprehensive testing procedures to validate that the upgrade properly addresses the XSS vulnerability while maintaining application functionality.