VDB-66040 · CVE-2013-7289 · SA56228

Aphpkb up to 0.94.7 register.php Username cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Aphpkb up to 0.94.7. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file register.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument Username can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2013-7289. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Aphpkb up to 0.94.7 (Knowledge Base Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file register.php. The manipulation of the argument username 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 register.php in Andy s PHP Knowledgebase (Aphpkb) before 0.95.8 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) first_name, (2) last_name, (3) email, or (4) username parameter.

The weakness was published 01/10/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at aphpkb.blogspot.dk. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-7289 since 01/10/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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.

By approaching the search of inurl:register.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 0.94.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (101466†) and Secunia (SA56228†). Similar entry is available at VDB-66009. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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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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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Aphpkb 0.94.8

Timelineinfo

12/27/2013 🔍
01/10/2014 +14 days 🔍
01/10/2014 +0 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +438 days 🔍
03/04/2019 +1441 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: aphpkb.blogspot.dk
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-7289 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-7289
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-66040
Secunia: 56228 - Andy's PHP Knowledgebase Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 101466

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 03/04/2019 09:55
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (52), 03/04/2019 09:55 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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