phpSysInfo 2.5.4-dev index.php PATH_INFO cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpSysInfo 2.5.4-dev and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file index.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument PATH_INFO can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-4048. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in phpSysInfo 2.5.4-dev and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument PATH_INFO 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 phpSysInfo 2.5.4-dev and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO.

The bug was discovered 07/24/2007. The weakness was released 08/15/2007 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-4048 since 07/30/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. 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 (35640), SecurityFocus (BID 25090†), OSVDB (36601†), Secunia (SA26473†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-15912†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-53253 and VDB-53252. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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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: Not defined
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OpenVAS ID: 58820
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: phpSysInfo
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-4048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38056
X-Force: 35640
SecurityFocus: 25090 - phpSysInfo Index.php Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 26473
OSVDB: 36601 - phpSysInfo index.php PATH_INFO Parameter XSS
Vulnerability Center: 15912 - PhpSysInfo Vulnerability Allows Remote Attacker to conduct Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attack, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 07/24/2019 09:49
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (69), 07/24/2019 09:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:6E1:103

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