Nathan Neulinger CGIWrap 3.7 Error Message cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Nathan Neulinger CGIWrap 3.7. This affects an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2001-0987. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Nathan Neulinger CGIWrap 3.7. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in CGIWrap before 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other web clients by causing the Javascript to be inserted into error messages that are generated by CGIWrap.

The weakness was published 07/22/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0987. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10387 (CGIWrap Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 3.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1543. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 1025.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6886), Exploit-DB (21023), SecurityFocus (BID 3084†), OSVDB (1909†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6657†). Similar entry is available at VDB-42907. 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-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CGIWrap 3.7

Snort ID: 1543
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP cgiwrap access
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2001-0987 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0987
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17080
X-Force: 6886
SecurityFocus: 3084 - CGIWrap Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1909 - CGIWrap cgiwrap Multiple Parameter XSS
Vulnerability Center: 6657 - XSS in Nathan Neulinger CGIWrap <= 3.24 Allows Code Execution, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 15:52
Updated: 09/30/2025 13:33
Changes: 07/07/2014 15:52 (60), 08/29/2017 08:53 (10), 07/12/2024 00:03 (19), 09/30/2025 13:33 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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