ReBB 1.0 IMG Tag cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ReBB 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component IMG Tag Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2002-0413. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ReBB 1.0. This affects some unknown functionality of the component IMG Tag Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in ReBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript and steal cookies via an IMG tag whose URL includes the malicious script.

The weakness was shared 08/12/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0413. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of 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.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10510 (ReBB/XMB Image Tag 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 (8353), Exploit-DB (21312), SecurityFocus (BID 4220†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6430†). 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
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/04/2002 🔍
03/04/2002 +0 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +161 days 🔍
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12/13/2004 +854 days 🔍
07/22/2014 +3508 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0413 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0413
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18489
X-Force: 8353
SecurityFocus: 4220 - ReBB Image Tag Cross-Agent Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6430 - XSS ReBB 1.0 via IMG Tag, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 20:40
Updated: 09/18/2025 13:41
Changes: 07/22/2014 20:40 (52), 05/27/2019 09:48 (3), 01/27/2025 11:25 (27), 09/18/2025 13:41 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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