Gossamer Threads Gossamer Threads Links-sql 2.x user.cgi url cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Gossamer Threads Gossamer Threads Links-sql 2.x and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file user.cgi. Executing a manipulation of the argument url can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-1492. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Gossamer Threads Gossamer Threads Links-sql 2.x. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file user.cgi. The manipulation of the argument url 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user.cgi in Gossamer Threads Links SQL 2.x and 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the url parameter.

The weakness was published 05/04/2005 by Nathan House (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1492 since 05/11/2005. 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 and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 19234 (Gossamer Threads Links user.cgi url Parameter XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS.

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 (20415), Exploit-DB (25594), Tenable (19234), SecurityFocus (BID 13484†) and OSVDB (16189†). 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-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 19234
Nessus Name: Gossamer Threads Links user.cgi url Parameter XSS
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Researcher: Nathan House
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-1492 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1492
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25120
X-Force: 20415
SecurityFocus: 13484 - Gossamer Threads Links User.CGI Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 15253 - Gossamer Threads Links Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 16189 - Gossamer Threads Links SQL user.cgi url Parameter XSS
SecurityTracker: 1013891 - Gossamer Links SQL Input Validation Flaw Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 8738 - XSS in Gossamer Threads Links SQL 2.*, 3.0 via URL Parameter in \x27user.cgi\x27, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 11/07/2024 02:47
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (63), 08/27/2017 07:30 (16), 07/05/2021 08:36 (3), 11/07/2024 02:47 (17)
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