Goahead Webserver up to 2.1.5 404 Error Message cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Goahead Webserver 2.1.1/2.1.2/2.1.3/2.1.4/2.1.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component 404 Error Message. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2002-0681. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Goahead Webserver 2.1.1/2.1.2/2.1.3/2.1.4/2.1.5 (Web Server). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component 404 Error Message. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in GoAhead Web Server 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute script as other web users via script in a URL that generates a "404 not found" message, which does not quote the script.

The bug was discovered 07/10/2002. The weakness was published 07/23/2002 by Matt Moore with WESTPOINT (Website). The advisory is shared at marc.info. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0681. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful 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.

The exploit is available 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 13 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 86369 (GoAhead WebServer Error Page Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability).

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 databases at X-Force (9518), Exploit-DB (21608), SecurityFocus (BID 5198†), OSVDB (81099†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6392†). Similar entries are available at VDB-16627, VDB-16922, VDB-18424 and VDB-19593. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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07/23/2002 +13 days 🔍
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12/12/2004 +873 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3498 days 🔍
05/31/2025 +3977 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.info
Researcher: Matt Moore
Organization: WESTPOINT
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0681 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0681
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18425
X-Force: 9518
SecurityFocus: 5198 - GoAhead WebServer Error Page Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 81099 - GoAhead WebServer hexadecimal URL encoded "dot dot" directory traversal
Vulnerability Center: 6392 - XSS in GoAhead WebServer <= 2.1.5 via \, Medium

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

Created: 07/11/2014 14:26
Updated: 05/31/2025 14:13
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:26 (64), 06/03/2019 21:28 (3), 05/31/2025 14:13 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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