VDB-249421 · CVE-2017-20188 · GCVE-100-249421

Zimbra zm-ajax up to 8.8.1 XFormItem.js XFormItem.prototype.setError Message cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Zimbra zm-ajax up to 8.8.1. The impacted element is the function XFormItem.prototype.setError of the file WebRoot/js/ajax/dwt/xforms/XFormItem.js. This manipulation of the argument Message causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-20188. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Zimbra zm-ajax up to 8.8.1 (Groupware Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function XFormItem.prototype.setError of the file WebRoot/js/ajax/dwt/xforms/XFormItem.js. The manipulation of the argument message 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.

The weakness was released 07/24/2017 as 8d039d6efe80780adc40c6f670c06d21de272105. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-20188. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 8.8.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 8d039d6efe80780adc40c6f670c06d21de272105 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

Error text in form fields were executing text in dom, which can be used for XSS attacks

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Productinfo

Type

Groupware Software

Vendor

Zimbra

Name

zm-ajax

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/Zimbra/zm-ajax/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.6
VulDB Temp Score: 2.5
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CNA Base Score: 2.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: zm-ajax 8.8.2
Patch: 8d039d6efe80780adc40c6f670c06d21de272105

Timelineinfo

07/24/2017 🔍
07/24/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2023 +2351 days 🔍
12/31/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/22/2024 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 8d039d6efe80780adc40c6f670c06d21de272105
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-20188 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-20188
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249421

Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2023 17:23
Updated: 01/22/2024 10:28
Changes: 12/31/2023 17:23 (48), 01/22/2024 10:23 (2), 01/22/2024 10:28 (28)
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