A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Bitweaver up to 2.8.1 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown functionality of the file stats/index.php. The manipulation of the argument highlight as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The software 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.

The bug was discovered 10/24/2012. The weakness was released 11/13/2019 as EDB-ID 22216 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-5193 since 09/27/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2576 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:stats/index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (22216). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at 66221.

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