Piwigo 2.3.3 admin.php theme cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Piwigo 2.3.3. This affects an unknown part of the file admin.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument theme can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-2209. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Piwigo 2.3.3 (Photo Gallery Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file admin.php. The manipulation of the argument theme 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:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin.php in Piwigo before 2.3.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) section parameter in the configuration module, (2) installstatus parameter in the languages_new module, or (3) theme parameter in the theme module.

The weakness was shared 08/14/2012 by High-Tech Bridge SA with High-Tech Bridge SA (Website). The advisory is shared for download at htbridge.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2209 since 04/04/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:admin.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.3.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (18782), SecurityFocus (BID 53245†), OSVDB (81488†) and Secunia (SA48903†). The entry VDB-61623 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Piwigo 2.3.3

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04/25/2012 +21 days 🔍
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08/14/2012 +111 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +951 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: htbridge.com
Researcher: High-Tech Bridge SA
Organization: High-Tech Bridge SA
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2209 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61624
X-Force: 75186
SecurityFocus: 53245 - Piwigo Multiple Cross Site Scripting and Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48903 - Piwigo Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 81488

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

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 03/23/2025 20:13
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (54), 02/19/2019 19:46 (12), 12/07/2021 18:51 (3), 12/07/2021 18:59 (1), 03/23/2025 20:13 (16)
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