Faq-O-Matic 2.712 Error Message fom.cgi cmd cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Faq-O-Matic 2.712. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file fom.cgi of the component Error Message Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument cmd can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-0230. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Faq-O-Matic 2.712. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file fom.cgi of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation of the argument cmd 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in fom.cgi of Faq-O-Matic 2.712 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other clients via the cmd parameter, which causes the script to be inserted into an error message.

The weakness was released 05/16/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0230. 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 and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15540 (Faq-O-Matic fom.cgi Multiple Parameter XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10522 (Faq-O-Matic fom.cgi 'cmd' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2208.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (21263), Tenable (15540), SecurityFocus (BID 4565†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3834†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-19653. 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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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 15540
Nessus Name: Faq-O-Matic fom.cgi Multiple Parameter XSS
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OpenVAS ID: 53390
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 109-1 (faqomatic)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 2208
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP Faq-O-Matic fom.cgi access
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05/16/2002 +0 days 🔍
10/21/2004 +889 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3550 days 🔍
09/21/2025 +4089 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0230 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0230
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18136
SecurityFocus: 4565
Vulnerability Center: 3834

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

Created: 07/11/2014 13:57
Updated: 09/21/2025 01:18
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:57 (62), 04/23/2019 09:21 (2), 07/01/2024 03:42 (17), 07/13/2024 14:35 (12), 09/21/2025 01:18 (4)
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