Pluck 4.5.2 lang_theme6 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Pluck 4.5.2. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation of the argument lang_theme6 results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-3574. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Pluck 4.5.2. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument lang_theme6 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Pluck 4.5.2, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) lang_footer parameter to (a) data/inc/footer.php; the (2) pluck_version, (3) lang_install22, (4) titelkop, (5) lang_kop1, (6) lang_kop2, (7) lang_modules, (8) lang_kop4, (9) lang_kop15, (10) lang_kop5, and (11) titelkop parameters to (b) data/inc/header.php; the pluck_version and titelkop parameters to (c) data/inc/header2.php; and the (14) lang_theme6 parameter to (d) data/inc/themeinstall.php.

The weakness was disclosed 08/10/2008 by Khashayar Fereidani (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-3574 since 08/10/2008. The exploitability is told to be difficult. 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 public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.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 (44237), Exploit-DB (32168) and SecurityFocus (BID 30542†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Pluck

Version

4.5.2

License

open-source

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Khashayar Fereidani
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-3574 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3574
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43617
X-Force: 44237 - Pluck multiple cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 30542 - Pluck 4.5.2 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 09/19/2025 19:09
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (48), 10/03/2018 10:50 (5), 09/19/2025 19:09 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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