BlueFace Falcon Web Server up to 2.0.0.1021 404 Error Message cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in BlueFace Falcon Web Server up to 2.0.0.1021. The affected element is an unknown function of the component 404 Error Message. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-2318. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in BlueFace Falcon Web Server up to 2.0.0.1021 (Web Server). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component 404 Error Message. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting 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 Falcon web server 2.0.0.1009 through 2.0.0.1021 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI, which is inserted into 301 error messages and executed by 404 error messages.

The weakness was published 12/31/2002 by Matthew Murphy (mattmurphy) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-2318 since 10/26/2007. 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86379 (BlueFace Falcon Web Server Error Message 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 (9812), Exploit-DB (21698) and SecurityFocus (BID 5435†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

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12/31/2002 +144 days 🔍
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10/26/2007 +1760 days 🔍
08/07/2014 +2477 days 🔍
08/28/2025 +4039 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Matthew Murphy (mattmurphy)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2318 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2318
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19960
X-Force: 9812
SecurityFocus: 5435 - BlueFace Falcon Web Server Error Message Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 12:28
Updated: 08/28/2025 18:10
Changes: 08/07/2014 12:28 (52), 04/20/2019 15:26 (1), 07/13/2024 05:04 (17), 05/27/2025 16:13 (13), 08/28/2025 18:10 (3)
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