Websight Directory System 0.1 Link Submission cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Websight Directory System 0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Link Submission Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-0494. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Websight Directory System 0.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Link Submission 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 WebSight Directory System 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript and gain access to the WebSight administrator via a new link submission containing the script in a website name.

The bug was discovered 03/25/2002. The weakness was published 08/12/2002 by ppp-design as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0494. 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 140 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 10555 (WebSight Directory System 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 (8624), SecurityFocus (BID 4357†), OSVDB (5279†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6602†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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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Timelineinfo

03/25/2002 🔍
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08/12/2002 +140 days 🔍
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12/22/2004 +863 days 🔍
07/22/2014 +3499 days 🔍
06/04/2019 +1777 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: ppp-design
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0494 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0494
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18550
X-Force: 8624
SecurityFocus: 4357 - WebSight Directory System Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 5279 - WebSight Directory System - Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6602 - XSS in WebSight Directory System 0.1 via URL, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 22:07
Updated: 06/04/2019 00:08
Changes: 07/22/2014 22:07 (61), 06/04/2019 00:08 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:A2A:103

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