VDB-83016 · BID 15221 · SA16915

ATutor add_note.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in ATutor. Affected is an unknown function of the file add_note.php. The manipulation of the argument p results in cross site scripting. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ATutor (Learning Management Software) (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part of the file add_note.php. The manipulation of the argument p with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The bug was discovered 10/10/2005. The weakness was released 10/27/2005 by Andreas Sandblad with Secunia Research (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 18 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:add_note.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 15221†), OSVDB (20349†) and Secunia (SA16915†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-26753, VDB-26752, VDB-26751 and VDB-83014. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Learning Management Software

Name

ATutor

License

free

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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10/27/2005 +17 days 🔍
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04/28/2016 +3835 days 🔍
11/02/2018 +918 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Andreas Sandblad
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-83016
SecurityFocus: 15221 - ATutor Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 16915 - ATutor Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 20349 - ATutor add_note.php p Parameter XSS

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/28/2016 17:18
Updated: 11/02/2018 08:11
Changes: 04/28/2016 17:18 (45), 11/02/2018 08:11 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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