Gero Kohnert TUTOS 1.1 file_select.php msg cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Gero Kohnert TUTOS 1.1. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file file_select.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument msg results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0481. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Gero Kohnert TUTOS 1.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file file_select.php. The manipulation of the argument msg 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in TUTOS 1.1 allow remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script, as demonstrated using the msg parameter to file_select.php.

The weakness was presented 08/07/2003 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0481 since 06/27/2003. 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. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:file_select.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14784 (TUTOS < 1.2 Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11353 (Tutos File_Select.PHP Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12398), Exploit-DB (22818), Tenable (14784), SecurityFocus (BID 8011†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4455†). See VDB-20644 for similar entry. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 14784
Nessus Name: TUTOS < 1.2 Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 61449
OpenVAS Name: Tutos input validation Issues
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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/20/2003 🔍
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06/27/2003 +7 days 🔍
08/07/2003 +41 days 🔍
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08/14/2014 +3614 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0481 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0481
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20643
X-Force: 12398
SecurityFocus: 8011 - Tutos File_Select.PHP Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4455 - XSS in TUTOS 1.1 Allows Insertion of Arbitrary Web Scripts, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 08/14/2014 18:26
Updated: 08/13/2025 14:48
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:26 (70), 05/22/2019 07:22 (2), 01/19/2025 00:11 (27), 08/13/2025 14:48 (2)
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