VDB-59833 · CVE-2011-5025 · EDB 17111

Yaws Web Server 1.88 text cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Yaws Web Server 1.88. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation of the argument text causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2011-5025. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Yaws Web Server 1.88 (Web Server). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument text 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the wiki application in Yaws 1.88 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the tag parameter to editTag.yaws, (2) the index parameter to showOldPage.yaws, (3) the node parameter to allRefsToMe.yaws, or (4) the text parameter to editPage.yaws.

The weakness was presented 12/29/2011 (Website). The advisory is shared at sitewat.ch. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-5025 since 12/28/2011. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 Exploit-DB (17111) and SecurityFocus (BID 51276†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Web Server

Vendor

Yaws

Name

Web Server

Version

1.88

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

12/28/2011 🔍
12/29/2011 +1 days 🔍
12/29/2011 +0 days 🔍
01/05/2012 +7 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1173 days 🔍
11/20/2024 +3530 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sitewat.ch
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-5025 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-5025
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59833
SecurityFocus: 51276 - Yaws Multiple Cross Site Scripting and HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/20/2024 15:20
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (42), 07/15/2017 16:49 (3), 11/28/2021 14:50 (7), 11/20/2024 15:20 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.