Tux CMS 0.1 index.php returnURL cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Tux CMS 0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument returnURL results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-2126. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tux CMS 0.1 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument returnURL 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Tux CMS 0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) q parameter to index.php and the (2) returnURL parameter to tux-login.php.

The weakness was presented 05/07/2008 by Hadi Kiamarsi (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-2126 since 05/09/2008. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.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 (42252), Exploit-DB (31753), SecurityFocus (BID 29090†), OSVDB (44917†) and Secunia (SA30121†). 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
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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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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.info
Researcher: Hadi Kiamarsi
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-2126 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2126
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42288
X-Force: 42252 - Tux CMS multiple cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 29090 - Tux CMS Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 30121 - Tux CMS Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 44917 - Tux CMS tux-login.php returnURL Parameter XSS

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 10/31/2025 12:27
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (58), 11/13/2017 08:34 (8), 10/31/2025 12:27 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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