PivotX up to 2.3.10 modules/formclass.php PHP_SELF cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PivotX up to 2.3.10 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file modules/formclass.php. This manipulation of the argument PHP_SELF causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-5456. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PivotX up to 2.3.10. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file modules/formclass.php. The manipulation of the argument PHP_SELF 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. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the form method in modules/formclass.php in PivotX before 2.3.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO, related to the "PHP_SELF" variable and form actions.

The weakness was published 07/08/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-5456 since 07/08/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

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

Upgrading to version 2.3.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 75577†). Similar entries are available at VDB-76346 and VDB-76347. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

• PivotX

Version

• 2.3.0
• 2.3.1
• 2.3.2
• 2.3.3
• 2.3.4
• 2.3.5
• 2.3.6
• 2.3.7
• 2.3.8
• 2.3.9
• 2.3.10

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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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OpenVAS ID: 103046
OpenVAS Name: PivotX Multiple Vulnerabilities - Jul15
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PivotX 2.3.11

Timelineinfo

07/07/2015 🔍
07/08/2015 +1 days 🔍
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07/09/2015 +1 days 🔍
05/23/2022 +2510 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 132474⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-5456 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5456
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76345
SecurityFocus: 75577 - PivotX Cross Site Scripting, Session Fixation and Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2015 09:50
Updated: 05/23/2022 17:18
Changes: 07/09/2015 09:50 (54), 05/02/2017 08:25 (4), 05/23/2022 17:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:908:103

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