VDB-85576 · BID 23574 · OSVDB 35642

Exponent CMS magpie_slashbox.php rss_url cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Exponent CMS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file magpie_slashbox.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument rss_url can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Exponent CMS (Content Management System) (affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file magpie_slashbox.php. The manipulation of the argument rss_url with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was released 04/27/2007 by Hamid Ebadi (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugtraq.ir. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:magpie_slashbox.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 23574†) and OSVDB (35642†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-36468, VDB-36390, VDB-36389 and VDB-85575. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/20/2007 🔍
04/27/2007 +7 days 🔍
05/05/2007 +8 days 🔍
05/08/2016 +3290 days 🔍
12/31/2018 +967 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugtraq.ir
Researcher: Hamid Ebadi
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-85576
SecurityFocus: 23574 - Exponent CMS Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 35642 - Exponent CMS magpie_slashbox.php rss_url Parameter XSS

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

Created: 05/08/2016 21:56
Updated: 12/31/2018 15:48
Changes: 05/08/2016 21:56 (48), 12/31/2018 15:48 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:4AA:103

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