phpCMS 1.1.9/1.2/1.2.1 Debug Mode parser.php File cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in phpCMS 1.1.9/1.2/1.2.1. This affects an unknown function of the file parser.php of the component Debug Mode. Executing a manipulation of the argument File can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-1202. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in phpCMS 1.1.9/1.2/1.2.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file parser.php of the component Debug Mode. The manipulation of the argument file 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. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in parser.php in phpCMS 1.2.1 and earlier, with non-stealth and debug modes enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter.

The weakness was released 01/10/2005 by Cyrille Barthelemy (Website). The advisory is available at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1202 since 12/14/2004. 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 known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

By approaching the search of inurl:parser.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15850 (phpCMS parser.php file 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11605 (phpCMS parser.php Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18272), Tenable (15850), SecurityFocus (BID 11765†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6322†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-23747 and VDB-25423. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 15850
Nessus Name: phpCMS parser.php file Parameter XSS
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OpenVAS ID: 15850
OpenVAS Name: phpCMS XSS
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11/26/2004 🔍
11/29/2004 +3 days 🔍
11/30/2004 +1 days 🔍
12/08/2004 +8 days 🔍
12/14/2004 +6 days 🔍
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03/10/2015 +3711 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Cyrille Barthelemy
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-1202 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1202
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23746
X-Force: 18272
SecurityFocus: 11765 - PHPCMS Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6322 - PHPCMS Parser.php Allows Cross-site Scripting, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 07/06/2025 19:13
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (70), 05/26/2019 22:26 (3), 07/06/2025 19:13 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:D11:103

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