VDB-5912 · SA50147 · OSVDB 84451

ntop up to 4.0.3 plugins/rrdPlugin arbfile cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ntop up to 4.0.3 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file plugins/rrdPlugin. Such manipulation of the argument arbfile leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ntop up to 4.0.3. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the file plugins/rrdPlugin. The manipulation of the argument arbfile with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/03/2012 by Marcos Garcia as not defined advisory (Website). The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is available at packetstormsecurity.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (84451†) and Secunia (SA50147†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

ntop

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ntop 5.0

Timelineinfo

08/03/2012 🔍
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08/13/2012 +10 days 🔍
08/25/2017 +1838 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Researcher: Marcos Garcia
Status: Not defined
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5912
Secunia: 50147 - ntop "arbfile" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 84451

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2012 12:56
Updated: 08/25/2017 22:17
Changes: 08/13/2012 12:56 (50), 08/25/2017 22:17 (1)
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Committer:
Cache ID: 216:3E3:103

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