VDB-27496 · CVE-2005-4252 · BID 15845

mcGallery PRO up to 2.2 Search cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in mcGallery PRO up to 2.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Search Module. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-4252. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in mcGallery PRO up to 2.2 (Photo Gallery Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Search Module. 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mcGallery PRO 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified search module parameters.

The weakness was released 12/13/2005 by r0t (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4252 since 12/14/2005. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 15845†), OSVDB (21721†) and Secunia (SA18039†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-27495, VDB-27494 and VDB-83351. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

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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: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2005 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3374 days 🔍
07/31/2017 +872 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: r0t
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-4252 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4252
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27496
SecurityFocus: 15845 - mcGallery PRO Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 18039 - mcGalleryPRO Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 21721 - mcGalleryPRO Search Module XSS
Vupen: ADV-2005-2886

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 07/31/2017 08:58
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (53), 07/31/2017 08:58 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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