Microsoft SharePoint Server 2.0 Rich Text Editor cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Rich Text Editor. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2008-1888. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2.0 (Groupware Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Rich Text Editor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Picture Source (aka picture object source) field in the Rich Text Editor.

The weakness was published 04/18/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-1888 since 04/18/2008. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional.

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 (41934) and SecurityFocus (BID 28706†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Timelineinfo

04/09/2008 🔍
04/18/2008 +9 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2523 days 🔍
11/16/2017 +976 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-1888 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42065
X-Force: 41934 - Microsoft SharePoint Services Picture Source cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 28706 - Microsoft SharePoint Server Picture Source HTML Injection Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 11/16/2017 11:14
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (56), 11/16/2017 11:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:018:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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