PHP Code Snippet Library 0.8 index.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP Code Snippet Library 0.8. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.php. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2004-1746. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PHP Code Snippet Library 0.8 (Software Library). This affects an unknown code block of the file index.php. The manipulation 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in PHP Code Snippet Library allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) cat_select or (2) show parameters.

The bug was discovered 08/24/2004. The weakness was released 12/31/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-1746 since 02/26/2005. 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 was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14368 (PHP Code Snippet Library index.php 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17108), Exploit-DB (24410), Tenable (14368), SecurityFocus (BID 11038†) and OSVDB (9168†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14368
Nessus Name: PHP Code Snippet Library index.php Multiple Parameter XSS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/24/2004 🔍
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08/25/2004 +1 days 🔍
09/02/2004 +8 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +120 days 🔍
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02/26/2005 +57 days 🔍
02/27/2015 +3653 days 🔍
04/30/2025 +3714 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1746 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1746
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22881
X-Force: 17108
SecurityFocus: 11038 - PHP Code Snippet Library Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 12370
OSVDB: 9168 - PHP - Code Snippet Library Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Issues
Vulnerability Center: 5285 - XSS in PHP Code Snippet Library 0.8 Allows Stealing Cookie-Based Authentication Credentials, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2015 16:04
Updated: 04/30/2025 00:23
Changes: 02/27/2015 16:04 (65), 06/05/2019 09:29 (5), 04/30/2025 00:23 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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