Xoops 2.5.8 URL Filter index.php redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Xoops 2.5.8. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /modules/profile/index.php of the component URL Filter. The manipulation leads to redirect. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-12138. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Xoops 2.5.8 (Content Management System). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file /modules/profile/index.php of the component URL Filter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

XOOPS Core 2.5.8 has a stored URL redirect bypass vulnerability in /modules/profile/index.php because of the URL filter.

The bug was discovered 07/19/2017. The weakness was published 08/02/2017 by Venustech with Adlab of Venustech (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-12138 since 08/01/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1204.001 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 14 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:modules/profile/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 SecurityFocus (BID 100091†). Similar entry is available at VDB-104736. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/19/2017 🔍
08/01/2017 +13 days 🔍
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12/14/2022 +1960 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 523
Researcher: ADLab (Venustech)
Organization: Adlab of Venustech
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-12138 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12138
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104735
SecurityFocus: 100091 - XOOPS CVE-2017-12138 Open Redirection Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2017 15:44
Updated: 12/14/2022 14:33
Changes: 08/02/2017 15:44 (56), 11/03/2019 06:21 (11), 01/07/2021 07:04 (3), 12/14/2022 14:33 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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