VDB-36520 · CVE-2007-2379 · OSVDB 43320

jQuery up to 1.4.2 JSON Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in jQuery up to 1.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component JSON Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2007-2379. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in jQuery up to 1.4.2 (JavaScript Library). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component JSON Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). 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. CVE summarizes:

The jQuery framework exchanges data using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) without an associated protection scheme, which allows remote attackers to obtain the data via a web page that retrieves the data through a URL in the SRC attribute of a SCRIPT element and captures the data using other JavaScript code, aka "JavaScript Hijacking."

The weakness was published 03/12/2007 by Mauro Risonho de Paula Assumpção (Website). The advisory is shared for download at fortifysoftware.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-2379 since 04/30/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

A public exploit has been developed by Mauro Risonho de Paula Assumpção. It is possible to download the exploit at seclists.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (43320†). Similar entries are available at VDB-36526, VDB-36525, VDB-36524 and VDB-36523. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Mauro Risonho de Paula Assumpção
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/12/2007 🔍
04/30/2007 +48 days 🔍
04/30/2007 +0 days 🔍
05/05/2007 +5 days 🔍
03/13/2015 +2868 days 🔍
07/14/2021 +2315 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: fortifysoftware.com
Researcher: Mauro Risonho de Paula Assumpção
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-2379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-2379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-36520
OSVDB: 43320 - jQuery Framework JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Crafted HTML Remote Data Disclosure

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

Created: 03/13/2015 14:56
Updated: 07/14/2021 14:46
Changes: 03/13/2015 14:56 (52), 03/07/2018 13:31 (6), 07/14/2021 14:46 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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