mambo 4.6.2/4.6.3 connector.php Command cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in mambo 4.6.2/4.6.3 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file connectors/php/connector.php. This manipulation of the argument Command causes cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-7213. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in mambo 4.6.2/4.6.3 (Content Management System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file connectors/php/connector.php. The manipulation of the argument Command 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 mambots/editors/mostlyce/jscripts/tiny_mce/filemanager/connectors/php/connector.php in MOStlyCE before 2.4, as used in Mambo 4.6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Command parameter.

The weakness was shared 01/28/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-7213 since 09/11/2009. 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 and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:connectors/php/connector.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 (39984), Exploit-DB (31066), SecurityFocus (BID 27470†), OSVDB (42530†) and Secunia (SA28670†). The entries VDB-49971, VDB-49970 and VDB-49968 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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03/18/2015 +2014 days 🔍
08/04/2025 +3791 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-7213 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-7213
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49969
X-Force: 39984
SecurityFocus: 27470 - Mambo MOStlyCE Module 'connector.php' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 28670 - Mambo Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 42530 - MOStlyCE for Mambo connectors/php/connector.php Command Parameter XSS
Vupen: ADV-2008-0325

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/04/2025 01:49
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (51), 08/15/2017 09:24 (16), 08/04/2025 01:49 (21)
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