GForge 4.5.11 advanced_search.php words cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in GForge 4.5.11. Impacted is an unknown function of the file advanced_search.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument words can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-0176. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GForge 4.5.11 (Project Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file advanced_search.php. The manipulation of the argument words 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search/advanced_search.php in GForge 4.5.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the words parameter.

The bug was discovered 10/26/2006. The weakness was released 01/08/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at eazel.es. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-0176 since 01/10/2007. 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 and also a exploit are known. 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 declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 75 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:advanced_search.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 30067 (Debian DSA-1475-1 : gforge - missing input sanitising), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

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 X-Force (31346), Tenable (30067), SecurityFocus (BID 21946†), OSVDB (31248†) and Secunia (SA23675†). 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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Nessus ID: 30067
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1475-1 : gforge - missing input sanitising
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OpenVAS ID: 60268
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1475-1 (gforge)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: eazel.es
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-0176 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0176
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-34336

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X-Force: 31346
SecurityFocus: 21946 - GForge Advanced_Search.PHP Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 23675 - GForge "advanced_search.php" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 31248 - GForge advanced_search.php words Parameter XSS
SecurityTracker: 1017482 - GForge Input Validation Hole in 'advanced_search.php' Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 17533 - GForge Advanced_search.php Allows Remote Attacker to Conduct Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attack, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 08/08/2017 08:54
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (68), 08/08/2017 08:54 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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