rcfilters Plugin 2.1.6 on RoundCube _whatfilter/_messages cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in rcfilters Plugin 2.1.6 on RoundCube. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument _whatfilter/_messages as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-16736. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in rcfilters Plugin 2.1.6 on RoundCube. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument _whatfilter/_messages 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:

In the rcfilters plugin 2.1.6 for Roundcube, XSS exists via the _whatfilter and _messages parameters (in the Filters section of the settings).

The bug was discovered 09/09/2018. The weakness was presented 09/09/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-16736 since 09/09/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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.

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 (45437). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 19
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-16736 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-16736
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-123768
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2018 07:29
Updated: 12/24/2024 07:02
Changes: 09/10/2018 07:29 (57), 03/21/2020 20:04 (4), 05/07/2023 15:29 (4), 12/24/2024 07:02 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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