CVE-2017-6811 in MaNGOSWebV4
Summary
by MITRE
paintballrefjosh/MaNGOSWebV4 4.0.8 is vulnerable to a reflected XSS in inc/admin/template_files/admin.shop.php (id parameter).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/06/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-6811 affects the paintballrefjosh/MaNGOSWebV4 version 4.0.8 web application, specifically targeting the administrative interface component located at inc/admin/template_files/admin.shop.php. This represents a critical security flaw that exposes the system to cross-site scripting attacks through improper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The vulnerability manifests when the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input parameters, particularly the id parameter that is processed within the administrative shop management interface.
The technical implementation of this reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or filter user-controllable data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web page content. When an attacker crafts a malicious payload and injects it through the id parameter, the web application reflects this malicious code back to the user's browser without appropriate sanitization. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized administrative actions. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as weaknesses in input validation and output encoding.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for administrators and users of the MaNGOSWebV4 platform. Attackers could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to administrative functions, modify shop configurations, inject malicious content into the application, or redirect users to phishing sites. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that attackers do not need to store malicious code on the server, making detection more challenging. This vulnerability particularly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of administrative operations within the web application framework, potentially compromising the entire system if attackers can escalate privileges or maintain persistent access through the compromised administrative interface.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The most effective immediate solution involves sanitizing all user-supplied input parameters, particularly those used in dynamic content generation, through proper HTML entity encoding and input validation routines. Implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against malicious script execution. The application should also employ proper parameter validation to reject or sanitize any input that contains potentially dangerous characters or script tags. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security code reviews to prevent similar vulnerabilities in other components. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to OWASP Top Ten security guidelines, particularly those addressing input validation and output encoding. The remediation process should include thorough testing of all user-controllable parameters and comprehensive security auditing of the administrative interfaces to ensure no similar vulnerabilities exist in other parts of the application.