vBulletin 4.1.12 subject cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in vBulletin 4.1.12. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument subject results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-3844. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in vBulletin 4.1.12 (Forum Software). Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument subject 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. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vBulletin 4.1.12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a long string in the subject parameter when creating a post.

The weakness was published 07/03/2012 by HauntIT (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3844 since 07/03/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

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 X-Force (75325) and SecurityFocus (BID 53319†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Forum Software

Name

vBulletin

Version

4.1.12

License

commercial

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

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

05/02/2012 🔍
07/03/2012 +62 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +993 days 🔍
02/18/2019 +1428 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: HauntIT
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-3844 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3844
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61200
X-Force: 75325
SecurityFocus: 53319 - vBulletin 'subject' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/18/2019 09:52
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (47), 02/18/2019 09:52 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:272:103

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