Codelib Linker 2.0.4 index.php cat cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Codelib Linker 2.0.4. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file index.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument cat can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2007-3055. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Codelib Linker 2.0.4 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument cat 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Codelib Linker 2.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cat parameter.

The weakness was published 06/04/2007 by Vagrant (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-3055 since 06/05/2007. 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 public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

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

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 (34695), Exploit-DB (30138), SecurityFocus (BID 24277†), OSVDB (36413†) and Secunia (SA25517†). Similar entries are available at VDB-37119 and VDB-86027. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Vagrant
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-3055 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3055
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-37120
X-Force: 34695 - Codelib Linker index.php and search.php cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 24277 - Linker Index.PHP Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 25517
OSVDB: 36413 - Codelib Linker index.php cat Parameter XSS
Vupen: ADV-2007-2039

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

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 09/30/2025 17:18
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (60), 09/03/2018 08:16 (1), 09/30/2025 17:18 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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