VDB-34831 · CVE-2006-6968 · OSVDB 34729

Phorum 5.1.18 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Phorum 5.1.18. Impacted is an unknown function. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-6968. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Phorum 5.1.18 (Forum Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. 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 confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the group moderation control center page in Phorum before 5.1.19 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 01/26/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-6968 since 02/05/2007. 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 5.1.19 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (34729†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-34845 and VDB-34844. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
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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: Phorum 5.1.19

Timelineinfo

01/26/2007 🔍
02/05/2007 +9 days 🔍
02/05/2007 +0 days 🔍
04/07/2007 +61 days 🔍
03/13/2015 +2896 days 🔍
08/18/2018 +1254 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-6968 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-34831
OSVDB: 34729 - Phorum Group Moderation Control Center Unspecified XSS
Vupen: ADV-2007-0410

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 08/18/2018 14:02
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (47), 08/18/2018 14:02 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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