VDB-19831 · CVE-2002-2189 · XFDB 9540

ActiveXperts ActiveWebserver Link cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ActiveXperts ActiveWebserver. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Link Handler. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-2189. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ActiveXperts ActiveWebserver (Web Server) (version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Link 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. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActiveXperts Software ActiveWebserver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via a link.

The weakness was released 12/31/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securiteam.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-2189 since 11/16/2005. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 vulnerability database at X-Force (9540). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Web Server

Vendor

ActiveXperts

Name

ActiveWebserver

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp 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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
11/16/2005 +1051 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +3185 days 🔍
07/12/2024 +3627 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securiteam.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2189 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19831
X-Force: 9540

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 12:27
Updated: 07/12/2024 00:36
Changes: 08/06/2014 12:27 (45), 04/20/2019 09:43 (1), 07/12/2024 00:36 (17)
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