Ericsson Active Library Explorer 14.3 /cgi-bin/alexserv DB/FN/fn/id cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Ericsson Active Library Explorer 14.3. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /cgi-bin/alexserv. This manipulation of the argument DB/FN/fn/id as part of Parameter causes cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-7417. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Ericsson Active Library Explorer 14.3 (Software Library). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /cgi-bin/alexserv. The manipulation of the argument DB/FN/fn/id as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

XSS exists in Ericsson Active Library Explorer (ALEX) 14.3 in multiple parameters in the "/cgi-bin/alexserv" servlet, as demonstrated by the DB, FN, fn, or id parameter.

The bug was discovered 02/06/2019. The weakness was shared 03/21/2019 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-7417 since 02/05/2019. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 43 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.

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

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/05/2019 🔍
02/06/2019 +1 days 🔍
03/21/2019 +43 days 🔍
03/22/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/04/2023 +1596 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 151583
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-7417 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-7417
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-132049

Entryinfo

Created: 03/22/2019 08:57
Updated: 08/04/2023 09:22
Changes: 03/22/2019 08:57 (59), 05/18/2020 18:38 (1), 08/04/2023 09:22 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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