PaperThin Commonspot Content Server up to 8.0.0 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PaperThin Commonspot Content Server up to 8.0.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-2860. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in PaperThin Commonspot Content Server up to 8.0.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation 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 PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted HTTP request to a (1) ColdFusion or (2) JavaScript component.

The weakness was released 04/15/2014 by Will Dormann as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is available at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-2860 since 04/15/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73611 (CommonSpot < 7.0.2 / 8.0.3 / 9.0.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 8.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92785), Tenable (73611), SecurityFocus (BID 66813†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44663†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-69360, VDB-69359, VDB-69358 and VDB-69357. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Nessus ID: 73611
Nessus Name: CommonSpot < 7.0.2 / 8.0.3 / 9.0.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Commonspot Content Server 8.0.1

Timelineinfo

04/14/2014 🔍
04/15/2014 +1 days 🔍
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05/27/2014 +42 days 🔍
03/25/2015 +302 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Will Dormann
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-2860 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2860
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69346
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X-Force: 92785
SecurityFocus: 66813 - PaperThin CommonSpot CMS Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 44663 - PaperThin CommonSpot Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability via a Crafted HTTP Request, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2015 16:45
Updated: 05/10/2026 18:52
Changes: 03/25/2015 16:45 (60), 05/29/2017 08:54 (4), 03/15/2022 08:54 (3), 08/20/2024 00:27 (15), 05/10/2026 18:52 (1)
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