ViewCVS 0.8/0.9/0.9.1/0.9.2 viewcvs.cgi cvsroot/sortby cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ViewCVS 0.8/0.9/0.9.1/0.9.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file viewcvs.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument cvsroot/sortby results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-0771. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ViewCVS 0.8/0.9/0.9.1/0.9.2. This affects some unknown functionality of the file viewcvs.cgi. The manipulation of the argument cvsroot/sortby 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, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in viewcvs.cgi for ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject script and steal cookies via the (1) cvsroot or (2) sortby parameters.

The weakness was disclosed 08/12/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0771. 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 and a public exploit are known. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14823 (ViewCVS viewcvs.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 10785 (ViewCVS Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9112), Exploit-DB (21473), Tenable (14823), SecurityFocus (BID 4818†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5488†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14823
Nessus Name: ViewCVS viewcvs.cgi Multiple Parameter XSS
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OpenVAS ID: 14823
OpenVAS Name: ViewCVS XSS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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05/24/2002 +5 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +80 days 🔍
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09/27/2004 +777 days 🔍
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07/22/2014 +3577 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-0771 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0771
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18657
X-Force: 9112
SecurityFocus: 4818 - ViewCVS Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5488 - Cross-site Scripting in Viewcvs.cgi for ViewCVS 0.9.2, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 23:32
Updated: 09/14/2025 06:46
Changes: 07/22/2014 23:32 (67), 05/25/2019 08:40 (1), 08/26/2024 16:14 (25), 09/14/2025 06:46 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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