AutoNessus up to 1.2.1 bulk_update.pl remark cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in AutoNessus 1.0/1.1/1.1.1/1.2/1.2.1. This affects an unknown part of the file bulk_update.pl. This manipulation of the argument remark causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-4520. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AutoNessus 1.0/1.1/1.1.1/1.2/1.2.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file bulk_update.pl. The manipulation of the argument remark with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bulk_update.pl in AutoNessus before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the remark parameter.

The weakness was released 10/09/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-4520 since 10/09/2008. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 1.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45634), SecurityFocus (BID 31559†) and Secunia (SA32046†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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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: Highly functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AutoNessus 1.1.1

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10/03/2008 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2350 days 🔍
10/11/2018 +1304 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-4520 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4520
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44431
X-Force: 45634 - AutoNessus bulk_update.pl cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 31559 - AutoNessus 'bulk_update.pl ' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 32046 - AutoNessus "remark" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20091204

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/11/2018 13:17
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (52), 10/11/2018 13:17 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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