CVE-2021-32106 in ICEcoder
Summary
by MITRE • 06/08/2021
In ICEcoder 8.0 allows, a reflected XSS vulnerability was identified in the multipe-results.php page due to insufficient sanitization of the _GET['replace'] variable. As a result, arbitrary Javascript code can get executed.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/11/2021
The vulnerability CVE-2021-32106 represents a critical reflected cross-site scripting flaw discovered in ICEcoder version 8.0, a web-based code editor designed for developers to create and manage web content directly through browser interfaces. This vulnerability specifically affects the multipe-results.php page component within the application's codebase, where inadequate input validation mechanisms fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data. The flaw manifests when the application processes the _GET['replace'] parameter without sufficient sanitization, creating an attack vector that allows malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of other users' browsers. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which is a fundamental weakness in web application security that directly enables XSS attacks.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious URL containing crafted JavaScript code within the replace parameter, which is then reflected back to the user's browser without proper sanitization or encoding. When a victim accesses this specially crafted URL, the malicious script executes within their browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or other malicious activities. The reflected nature of this XSS vulnerability means that the malicious payload is not stored on the server but is instead reflected from the web application's response, making it particularly dangerous as it can be delivered through various attack vectors including phishing emails, malicious links in chat applications, or compromised websites that redirect users to the vulnerable page. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, as attackers can leverage this flaw to deliver malicious payloads through social engineering campaigns targeting users of the code editor.
The operational impact of CVE-2021-32106 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable sophisticated attacks that compromise the security posture of developers using the affected code editor. An attacker could potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or inject additional malicious code that persists across multiple user sessions. The vulnerability affects any user who interacts with the multipe-results.php page, making it particularly dangerous in collaborative development environments where multiple users might be accessing the same code repository through the affected interface. Organizations using ICEcoder 8.0 in production environments face significant risk, as this vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to source code repositories, potentially exposing sensitive intellectual property or leading to further exploitation of connected systems. The lack of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms in the application's security architecture directly violates security best practices established by OWASP and other industry standards, creating a persistent threat vector that requires immediate remediation to prevent potential compromise of development environments and associated systems.