Apple Safari up to 3.1.0 Same Origin Policy window.console._inspectorCommandLineAPI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple Safari. This affects an unknown function of the file window.console._inspectorCommandLineAPI of the component Same Origin Policy. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-0169. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Safari (Web Browser). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the file window.console._inspectorCommandLineAPI of the component Same Origin Policy. The manipulation 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:

WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.4, when the Web Inspector is used, does not properly handle the window.console._inspectorCommandLineAPI property, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site.

The weakness was presented 03/11/2011 with Apple (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-0169. 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 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 52612 (Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 5.0.4), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119032 (Apple Safari Prior to 5.0.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2011-03-09-2)).

Upgrading to version 3.1.0b eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (66006), Tenable (52612), SecurityFocus (BID 46809†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-31876†). See VDB-54832, VDB-56822, VDB-56821 and VDB-56820 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Web Browser

Vendor

Apple

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Safari

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 52612
Nessus Name: Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 5.0.4
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OpenVAS ID: 802235
OpenVAS Name: Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities - March 2011 (Mac OS X)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Safari 3.1.0b

Timelineinfo

12/23/2010 🔍
03/09/2011 +76 days 🔍
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03/11/2011 +2 days 🔍
03/11/2011 +0 days 🔍
06/19/2011 +100 days 🔍
03/20/2015 +1370 days 🔍
01/26/2025 +3600 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-0169 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-0169
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56823
X-Force: 66006
SecurityFocus: 46809 - WebKit 'window.console._inspectorCommandLineAPI' Property Cross Domain Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 31876 - WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.4 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability via a Crafted Web Site, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2015 16:16
Updated: 01/26/2025 22:48
Changes: 03/20/2015 16:16 (58), 03/24/2017 10:09 (10), 10/19/2021 14:37 (4), 10/19/2021 14:40 (1), 01/26/2025 22:48 (19)
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