Novell GroupWise 2012/8.0/8.00/8.01/8.02 WebAccess merge cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Novell GroupWise 2012/8.0/8.00/8.01/8.02. Impacted is an unknown function of the component WebAccess. Performing a manipulation of the argument merge results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-4912. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Novell GroupWise 2012/8.0/8.00/8.01/8.02 (Groupware Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component WebAccess. The manipulation of the argument merge 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. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WebAccess component in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 and 2012 before Support Pack 1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted signature in an HTML e-mail message.

The weakness was released 09/21/2012 by Joshua Tiago with Secunia (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-4912 since 09/14/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62416 (Novell GroupWise WebAccess 8.x < 8.0.3 Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 8.xSP3 or 2012SP1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at download.novell.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78968), Tenable (62416), SecurityFocus (BID 55814†), OSVDB (85800†) and Secunia (SA50622†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-6297, VDB-6536, VDB-6541 and VDB-6562. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Nessus ID: 62416
Nessus Name: Novell GroupWise WebAccess 8.x < 8.0.3 Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GroupWise 8.xSP3/2012SP1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Joshua Tiago
Organization: Secunia
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-4912 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6561
X-Force: 78968
SecurityFocus: 55814 - Novell GroupWise CVE-2012-4912 HTML Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 50622 - Novell GroupWise Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 85800
SecurityTracker: 1027614 - Novell GroupWise WebAccess Input Validation Flaw in HTML Email Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 36396 - Novell GroupWise WebAccess Component XSS Vulnerability via a Crafted HTML E-Mail Signature, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/01/2012 15:41
Updated: 04/14/2021 14:13
Changes: 10/01/2012 15:41 (75), 04/17/2017 12:38 (11), 04/14/2021 14:13 (3)
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Committer: roga
Cache ID: 216:7A4:103

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