Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0 themename cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument themename leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2011-3979. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument themename with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ztemp/view_compiled/Theme/theme_admin_setasdefault.php in the theme module in Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0 build 3168, 1.2.7, and probably other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the themename parameter in the setasdefault action to index.php.

The weakness was presented 10/04/2011 by High-Tech Bridge SA with High-Tech Bridge SA (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at community.zikula.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-3979 since 10/03/2011. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (69644), Exploit-DB (36121), SecurityFocus (BID 49491†), OSVDB (75226†) and Secunia (SA45884†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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: Highly functional
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OpenVAS ID: 103251
OpenVAS Name: Zikula Application Framework themename Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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09/07/2011 🔍
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10/03/2011 +26 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1266 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: community.zikula.org
Researcher: High-Tech Bridge SA
Organization: High-Tech Bridge SA
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3979 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58823
X-Force: 69644 - Zikula Application Framework index.php cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 49491 - Zikula Application Framework 'themename' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 45884 - Zikula Application Framework "themename" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 75226

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/09/2025 15:54
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (64), 01/15/2018 11:55 (1), 02/09/2025 15:54 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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