Apache HTTP Server prior 2.0 mod_proxy_ftp cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache HTTP Server. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component mod_proxy_ftp. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0005. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache HTTP Server (Web Server). This affects an unknown functionality of the component mod_proxy_ftp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

mod_proxy_ftp in Apache 2.2.x before 2.2.7-dev, 2.0.x before 2.0.62-dev, and 1.3.x before 1.3.40-dev does not define a charset, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks using UTF-7 encoding.

The bug was discovered 01/10/2008. The weakness was presented 01/11/2008 by sp3x with SecurityReason (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-0005 since 12/03/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 31408 (Apache 1.3.x < 1.3.41 Multiple Vulnerabilities (DoS, XSS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 185076 (HP-UX Running Apache Web Server Suite Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBUX02431)).

Upgrading to version 2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (39615), Tenable (31408), SecurityFocus (BID 27234†), OSVDB (42214†) and Secunia (SA28467†). See VDB-3489, VDB-35080, VDB-35079 and VDB-38768 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Web Server

Vendor

Apache

Name

HTTP Server

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 31408
Nessus Name: Apache 1.3.x < 1.3.41 Multiple Vulnerabilities (DoS, XSS)
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OpenVAS ID: 60388
OpenVAS Name: Slackware Advisory SSA:2008-045-01 httpd
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 2.0
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Timelineinfo

12/03/2007 🔍
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01/11/2008 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: sp3x
Organization: SecurityReason
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0005 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0005
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40503

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X-Force: 39615
SecurityFocus: 27234 - Apache 'mod_proxy_ftp' Undefined Charset UTF-7 Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 28467
OSVDB: 42214 - CVE-2008-0005 - Apache - HTTP Server - Cross-Site Scripting Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019185
Vulnerability Center: 17309 - Apache mod_proxy_ftp Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability Related to UTF-7 Encoding, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-0924

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 08/03/2019 09:57
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (68), 08/03/2019 09:57 (20)
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