Sourcefabric Newscoop up to 3.5.4 f_user_name cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Sourcefabric Newscoop 3.5.0/3.5.1/3.5.2/3.5.3/3.5.4. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument f_user_name can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-4679. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sourcefabric Newscoop 3.5.0/3.5.1/3.5.2/3.5.3/3.5.4 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument f_user_name 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/login.php in Newscoop before 3.5.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the f_user_name parameter.

The weakness was released 08/27/2012 by High-Tech Bridge SA with High-Tech Bridge SA (Website). The advisory is available at sourcefabric.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4679 since 08/27/2012. 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. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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

Upgrading to version 3.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (74781), Exploit-DB (18752), SecurityFocus (BID 52941†) and Secunia (SA48769†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-61904, VDB-61903 and VDB-61902. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Sourcefabric

Name

Newscoop

Version

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Newscoop 3.5.0

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourcefabric.org
Researcher: High-Tech Bridge SA
Organization: High-Tech Bridge SA
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-4679 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4679
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61906
X-Force: 74781
SecurityFocus: 52941 - Sourcefabric Newscoop Multiple Cross Site Scripting and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48769 - Newscoop Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical

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

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/02/2025 01:54
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 02/20/2019 11:22 (2), 02/02/2025 01:54 (19)
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