GetSimple CMS 3.3.13 uploadify.swf movieName cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GetSimple CMS 3.3.13. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file admin/template/js/uploadify/uploadify.swf. The manipulation of the argument movieName as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-9173. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GetSimple CMS 3.3.13 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the file admin/template/js/uploadify/uploadify.swf. The manipulation of the argument movieName 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) vulnerability in admin/template/js/uploadify/uploadify.swf in GetSimple CMS 3.3.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, as demonstrated by the movieName parameter.

The bug was discovered 03/31/2018. The weakness was disclosed 04/02/2018 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9173 since 04/01/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 (44408). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/31/2018 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1266
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9173 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115512
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 04/02/2018 11:25
Updated: 05/16/2025 03:29
Changes: 04/02/2018 11:25 (60), 01/20/2020 08:40 (5), 02/26/2023 09:21 (4), 05/16/2025 03:29 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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