CVE-2018-19136 in DomainMod
Summary
by MITRE
DomainMOD through 4.11.01 has XSS via the assets/edit/registrar-account.php raid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/01/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-19136 represents a cross-site scripting flaw discovered in DomainMOD version 4.11.01 and earlier. This web application security issue affects the assets/edit/registrar-account.php component where user input is not properly sanitized before being processed and displayed. The specific parameter affected is the raid parameter which is likely used to identify registrar accounts within the application's asset management system. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the web application through this input field, potentially compromising user sessions and enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the DomainMOD application framework. When the raid parameter is submitted through the URL or form data, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before incorporating it into dynamic web content. This creates an environment where malicious actors can inject javascript code or other malicious payloads that will execute in the context of other users' browsers who visit the affected page. The flaw directly aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting vulnerabilities as weaknesses in web applications that allow attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal user credentials, access sensitive account information, and potentially escalate privileges within the application. Given that DomainMOD is a domain management system that handles registrar account information, successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to domain registration details, billing information, and other critical data managed through the platform. The vulnerability particularly affects users who have administrative privileges or access to sensitive registrar account data, making it a significant concern for organizations relying on the application for domain management operations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The development team must ensure that all user-supplied input, particularly parameters like raid, undergo rigorous validation and sanitization before being processed or displayed. This includes implementing proper HTML escaping for dynamic content and employing Content Security Policy headers to prevent script execution. Additionally, regular security code reviews and automated vulnerability scanning should be implemented to identify similar issues across the application codebase. Organizations using DomainMOD should upgrade to version 4.11.02 or later where this vulnerability has been patched, and implement network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. The remediation efforts should also include user education about recognizing and avoiding suspicious links that may attempt to exploit this vulnerability, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering attacks that often leverage XSS vulnerabilities to deliver malicious payloads.