eFiction 1.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in eFiction 1.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-4171. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in eFiction 1.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation 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:

The "Upload new image" command in the "Manage Images" eFiction 1.1, when members are allowed to upload images, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a filename with a .php extension that contains a GIF header, which passes the image validity check but executes any PHP code within the file.

The bug was discovered 11/25/2005. The weakness was shared 11/25/2005 by rgod (Website). The advisory is shared for download at rgod.altervista.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4171 since 12/11/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 unknown but a public exploit is available. 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 20349 (eFiction < 2.0.2 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, Disc)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (23375), Exploit-DB (1340), Tenable (20349), SecurityFocus (BID 15568†) and OSVDB (21124†). The entries VDB-27427, VDB-27426, VDB-27425 and VDB-27423 are related to this item. 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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Physical: No
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 20349
Nessus Name: eFiction < 2.0.2 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, Disc)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: rgod.altervista.org
Researcher: rgod
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-4171 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4171
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27424
X-Force: 23375
SecurityFocus: 15568 - eFiction Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 17777 - eFiction Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 21124 - eFiction Image Upload Arbitrary Command Execution
SecurityTracker: 1015273
Vulnerability Center: 10110 - eFiction PHP Code Execution via PHP File Disguised as GIF File, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 06/23/2025 08:01
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (80), 07/23/2019 15:54 (2), 06/23/2025 08:01 (17)
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