Riverdark Studios RSS Syndicator module 2.1.7 rss.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Riverdark Studios RSS Syndicator module 2.1.7. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file rss.php. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-3085. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Riverdark Studios RSS Syndicator module 2.1.7. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file rss.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:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in rss.php in Riverdark Studios RSS Syndicator module 2.1.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) forum or (2) topic parameters.

The weakness was shared 09/27/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-3085 since 09/27/2005. 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 of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:rss.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1014969†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/24/2005 🔍
09/27/2005 +3 days 🔍
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03/11/2015 +3452 days 🔍
07/27/2017 +869 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-3085 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3085
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-26439
SecurityTracker: 1014969 - Riverdark RSS Syndicator Input Validation Hole Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 07/27/2017 08:52
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (44), 07/27/2017 08:52 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:797:103

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