Apache axis2 1.4.1/1.5.1 Administration Console modules cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache axis2 1.4.1/1.5.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Administration Console. Performing a manipulation of the argument modules results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2010-2103. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache axis2 1.4.1/1.5.1. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Administration Console. The manipulation of the argument modules 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in axis2-admin/axis2-admin/engagingglobally in the administration console in Apache Axis2/Java 1.4.1, 1.5.1, and possibly other versions, as used in SAP Business Objects 12, 3com IMC, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the modules parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The bug was discovered 01/30/2010. The weakness was disclosed 05/21/2010 by Richard Brain (Website). The advisory is shared at kb.juniper.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-2103. 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.

A public exploit has been developed by Richard Brain and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 112 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12370 (Apache Axis2/Java "modules" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

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 (58790), Exploit-DB (12689), SecurityFocus (BID 40327†), OSVDB (64844†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26079†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Richard Brain
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OpenVAS ID: 830420
OpenVAS Name: Apache Axis2 engagingglobally Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: kb.juniper.net
Researcher: Richard Brain
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-2103 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2103
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-53397
X-Force: 58790
SecurityFocus: 40327 - Apache Axis2 'engagingglobally' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 39906
OSVDB: 64844 - Apache Axis2/Java axis2/axis2-admin/engagingglobally modules Parameter XSS
Vulnerability Center: 26079 - Apache Axis2 1.4.1 \x27engagingglobally\x27 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability via Module Parameter, Medium

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

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Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 01/25/2025 19:08
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (54), 02/27/2017 09:55 (20), 09/14/2021 12:15 (5), 12/26/2024 12:56 (18), 01/25/2025 19:08 (3)
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