CVE-2018-25085 in Responsive Menus
Summary
by MITRE • 05/01/2023
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Responsive Menus 7.x-1.x-dev on Drupal. Affected by this vulnerability is the function responsive_menus_admin_form_submit of the file responsive_menus.module of the component Configuration Setting Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 7.x-1.7 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 3c554b31d32a367188f44d44857b061eac949fb8. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227755.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/24/2023
This vulnerability resides within the Responsive Menus module for Drupal, specifically affecting version 7.x-1.x-dev where a cross site scripting flaw exists in the responsive_menus_admin_form_submit function. The issue manifests within the Configuration Setting Handler component of the module, creating a security risk that allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability is classified as remotely exploitable, meaning attackers do not require physical access to the system to carry out attacks, which significantly increases the attack surface and potential impact.
The technical implementation flaw stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization within the administrative form submission handler. When administrators submit configuration settings through the responsive menus administration interface, the module fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before processing it, creating an opening for malicious script injection. This type of vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross site scripting weaknesses in web applications, where improper validation of user inputs allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, data theft, redirection to malicious sites, and potentially full system compromise if administrators with elevated privileges interact with the vulnerable interface. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers can target vulnerable systems from anywhere on the internet without requiring local network access, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for publicly accessible Drupal installations. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the ATT&CK framework under T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566 for credential access through social engineering.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement the recommended upgrade to version 7.x-1.7, which includes the patch identified by the hash 3c554b31d32a367188f44d44857b061eac949fb8. The patch addresses the core sanitization issue in the responsive_menus_admin_form_submit function by implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Security teams should also consider implementing additional protective measures such as web application firewalls, input filtering rules, and monitoring for suspicious administrative activity. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify other potential weaknesses in the Drupal ecosystem, particularly within contributed modules that may not receive the same level of security scrutiny as core components.