Sitecore CMS 5.3.0/5.3.1/6.0.1/6.0.2 sc_error cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sitecore CMS 5.3.0/5.3.1/6.0.1/6.0.2. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation of the argument sc_error can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2009-2163. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sitecore CMS 5.3.0/5.3.1/6.0.1/6.0.2 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument sc_error 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. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login/default.aspx in Sitecore CMS before 6.0.2 Update-1 090507 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sc_error parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 06/22/2009 with InterN0T as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-2163 since 06/22/2009. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 55977 (Sitecore CMS 'default.aspx' XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS.

Upgrading to version 6.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (34930), Tenable (55977), SecurityFocus (BID 44405†), Secunia (SA35353†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32860†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 55977
Nessus Name: Sitecore CMS 'default.aspx' XSS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 6.0.1

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06/08/2009 +5 days 🔍
06/22/2009 +14 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: InterN0T
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-2163 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48712
SecurityFocus: 44405 - Sitecore CMS 'default.aspx' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 35353 - Sitecore CMS "sc_error" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 32860 - Sitecore CMS before 6.0.2 Update-1 090507 XSS Vulnerability, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 08/20/2025 01:48
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (57), 03/30/2017 09:49 (15), 08/11/2021 20:13 (3), 08/20/2025 01:48 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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