kmMail 1.0/1.0a/1.0b HTML Tag HTML injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in kmMail 1.0/1.0a/1.0b. This impacts an unknown function of the component HTML Tag Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to HTML injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-1958. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in kmMail 1.0/1.0a/1.0b. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component HTML Tag Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a html injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in kmMail 1.0, 1.0a, and 1.0b allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) javascript in onmouseover or other attributes in "safe" HTML tags such as the "b" tag, or (2) the Subject field.

The weakness was published 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.grok.org.uk. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1958 since 06/29/2005. 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 are unknown but a public exploit is available. 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.

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 (9507), Exploit-DB (21956) and SecurityFocus (BID 5173†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: HTML injection
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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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

07/06/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +178 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +3324 days 🔍
01/11/2025 +3812 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.grok.org.uk
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1958 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1958
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19600
X-Force: 9507
SecurityFocus: 5173 - KMMail Code Injection Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 11:11
Updated: 01/11/2025 18:09
Changes: 08/05/2014 11:11 (42), 06/10/2018 09:12 (8), 07/07/2024 01:22 (17), 01/11/2025 18:09 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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