A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Xoops 2.5.10 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown part of the component image-manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the image-manager in Xoops 2.5.10. When the breadcrumb showing the category name is hovered over while editing any image, a JavaScript payload executes.

The weakness was published 09/30/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-16683 since 09/22/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entry is available at VDB-142741. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Content Management System

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• Xoops

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• 2.5.10

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• open-source

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