Synametrics SynaMan 4.0 Build 1488 Heading Field cross site scripting

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A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Synametrics SynaMan 4.0 Build 1488. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Heading Field Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-10763. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Synametrics SynaMan 4.0 Build 1488. This affects an unknown code of the component Heading Field Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Synametrics SynaMan 4.0 build 1488 via the (1) Main heading or (2) Sub heading fields in the Partial Branding configuration page.

The bug was discovered 09/12/2018. The weakness was published 09/14/2018 as EDB-ID 45386 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-10763 since 05/06/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. 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 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13297 (Synametrics SynaMan Multiple Vulnerabilities).

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 (45386). Similar entry is available at VDB-124066. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Synametrics

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• SynaMan

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• 4.0 Build 1488

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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