PEAR HTTP_Request2 up to 2.6.x POST Parameter getparameters.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in PEAR HTTP_Request2 up to 2.6.x. The affected element is an unknown function of the file tests/_network/getparameters.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-43717. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PEAR HTTP_Request2 up to 2.6.x. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file tests/_network/getparameters.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In PEAR HTTP_Request2 before 2.7.0, multiple files in the tests directory, notably tests/_network/getparameters.php and tests/_network/postparameters.php, reflect any GET or POST parameters, leading to XSS.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-43717 since 04/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:tests/_network/getparameters.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.7.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-11501). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP_Request2 2.7.0

Timelineinfo

04/17/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 07925aa77e441dba0ff0fa973a09802729cb838f
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43717 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43717
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305377
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/17/2025 05:05
Updated: 05/24/2025 22:24
Changes: 04/17/2025 05:05 (66), 05/24/2025 22:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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