VDB-105456 · CVE-2017-12680 · BID 100424

ShoutBOX 1.5 shoutbox.php Type cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in ShoutBOX 1.5. Affected is an unknown function of the file shoutbox.php. The manipulation of the argument Type as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-12680. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ShoutBOX 1.5. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file shoutbox.php. The manipulation of the argument type as part of a Parameter 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:

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) exists in NexusPHP 1.5 via the type parameter to shoutbox.php.

The bug was discovered 08/08/2017. The weakness was released 08/18/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lsafe.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-12680 since 08/08/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 10 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:shoutbox.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 100424†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Timelineinfo

08/08/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lsafe.org
Researcher: Lixin @ Shepi Team
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12680 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12680
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105456
SecurityFocus: 100424 - NexusPHP CVE-2017-12680 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2017 22:51
Updated: 01/09/2021 17:22
Changes: 08/18/2017 22:51 (59), 11/08/2019 09:42 (3), 01/09/2021 17:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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