VDB-37983 · CVE-2007-3975 · OSVDB 38998

Elite Forum 1.0.0.0 index.php Title cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Elite Forum 1.0.0.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file index.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument Title results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-3975. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Elite Forum 1.0.0.0 (Forum Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument title 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. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Elite Forum 1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title parameter in a ptopic action, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3412.

The weakness was presented 07/20/2007 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-3975 since 07/25/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. 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 vulnerability database at OSVDB (38998†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Forum Software

Name

Elite Forum

Version

1.0.0.0

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

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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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/20/2007 🔍
07/20/2007 +0 days 🔍
07/25/2007 +5 days 🔍
07/25/2007 +0 days 🔍
12/04/2007 +132 days 🔍
03/15/2015 +2657 days 🔍
10/25/2017 +955 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-3975 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3975
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-37983
OSVDB: 38998 - Elite Forum index.php title Variable ptopic Action XSS

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 10/25/2017 10:07
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (47), 10/25/2017 10:07 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103