VDB-82552 · CVE-2016-3971 · OpenVAS 103306

dotCMS up to 3.5.0 lucene_search.jsp Query cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in dotCMS up to 3.5.0. This affects an unknown function of the file lucene_search.jsp. Executing a manipulation of the argument Query can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-3971. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in dotCMS up to 3.5.0 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file lucene_search.jsp. The manipulation of the argument query 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 confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in lucene_search.jsp in dotCMS before 3.5.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter to c/portal/layout.

The weakness was disclosed 04/18/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-3971 since 04/07/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. 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:lucene_search.jsp it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 3.5.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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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: 103306
OpenVAS Name: dotCMS Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: dotCMS 3.5.1

Timelineinfo

04/07/2016 🔍
04/18/2016 +11 days 🔍
04/18/2016 +0 days 🔍
04/19/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/13/2018 +907 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-3971 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3971
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82552
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2016 11:59
Updated: 10/13/2018 08:37
Changes: 04/19/2016 11:59 (49), 10/13/2018 08:37 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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