Apple Safari up to 5.0.5 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple Safari up to 5.0.5. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2011-0242. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability has been found in Apple Safari up to 5.0.5 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation 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 WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving a URL that contains a username.

The weakness was disclosed 07/21/2011 with Apple (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-0242. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 55638 (Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 5.1 / 5.0.6), 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 119436 (Apple Safari Prior to 5.1 and 5.0.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2011-07-20-1)).

Upgrading to version 3.1.0b eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (68703), Tenable (55638), SecurityFocus (BID 48859†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32390†). The entries VDB-4694, VDB-55546, VDB-54831 and VDB-56804 are pretty similar. 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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Nessus ID: 55638
Nessus Name: Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 5.1 / 5.0.6
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OpenVAS ID: 802233
OpenVAS Name: Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities - July 2011 (Mac OS X)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Safari 3.1.0b

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07/20/2011 +209 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-0242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-0242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58072
X-Force: 68703
SecurityFocus: 48859 - WebKit Embedded URL Cross Domain Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 32390 - Apple Safari before 5.0.6 WebKit XSS Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/26/2025 06:07
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 03/28/2017 09:01 (10), 11/15/2021 10:57 (3), 11/15/2021 11:04 (2), 01/26/2025 06:07 (24)
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