DotNetNuke up to 4.0 default.aspx Error cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in DotNetNuke up to 4.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file default.aspx. The manipulation of the argument Error results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-4973. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in DotNetNuke up to 4.0 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the file default.aspx. The manipulation of the argument error 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. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Default.aspx in Perpetual Motion Interactive Systems DotNetNuke before 3.3.5, and 4.x before 4.3.5, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML via the error parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 09/24/2006 (Website). The advisory is available at secureshapes.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-4973 since 09/24/2006. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. By approaching the search of inurl:default.aspx it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 3.3.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29048), Exploit-DB (28615), SecurityFocus (BID 20117†) and Secunia (SA22051†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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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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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DotNetNuke 3.3.5

Timelineinfo

09/17/2006 🔍
09/21/2006 +3 days 🔍
09/24/2006 +3 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3091 days 🔍
04/24/2026 +4061 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secureshapes.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-4973 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4973
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32442
X-Force: 29048 - DotNetNuke default.aspx cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 20117 - DotNetNuke HTML Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 22051 - DotNetNuke "error" Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-3734

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/24/2026 19:44
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (55), 08/04/2018 09:55 (7), 08/21/2024 02:17 (20), 04/24/2026 19:44 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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