IBM Lotus iNotes up to 8.5.3 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM Lotus iNotes up to 8.5.3. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-5943. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Lotus iNotes up to 8.5.3 (Groupware Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM iNotes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving mail, aka SPR JDOE8ZZS9.

The weakness was shared 03/21/2013 by Thomas Skora as 80538 as confirmed bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-5943 since 11/21/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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 are unknown but an exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 9.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80538), SecurityFocus (BID 58665†), OSVDB (91584†), Secunia (SA52750†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1028363†). The entry VDB-8080 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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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: Highly functional

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Lotus iNotes 9.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: 80538
Researcher: Thomas Skora
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5943 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5943
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8079
X-Force: 80538 - IBM Lotus iNotes multiple cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 58665 - IBM Lotus iNotes CVE-2012-5943 Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 52750 - IBM Lotus iNotes Multiple Script Insertion and Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 91584
SecurityTracker: 1028363 - IBM Lotus iNotes Input Validation Flaws Permit Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 40033 - IBM iNotes 8.5.* Before 8.5.3 FP4 XSS Vulnerability - CVE-2012-5943, Medium

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

Created: 03/25/2013 16:38
Updated: 05/03/2017 16:14
Changes: 03/25/2013 16:38 (75), 05/03/2017 16:14 (4)
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