UseBB up to 0.6 _server cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in UseBB up to 0.6. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation of the argument _server can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-4193. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in UseBB up to 0.6 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument _server 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 UseBB before 0.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the $_SERVER[ PHP_SELF ] variable.

The weakness was released 12/13/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4193 since 12/13/2005. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 0.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (23544), SecurityFocus (BID 15817†) and Secunia (SA17958†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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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: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: UseBB 0.7

Timelineinfo

12/12/2005 🔍
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12/13/2005 +1 days 🔍
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03/11/2015 +3375 days 🔍
07/28/2017 +870 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-4193 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4193
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27436
X-Force: 23544 - UseBB $_SERVER[\
SecurityFocus: 15817 - UseBB PHP_SELF Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 17958 - UseBB Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
Vupen: ADV-2005-2843

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 07/28/2017 10:28
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (59), 07/28/2017 10:28 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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