Skype 5.3.x Profile Persistent cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Skype 5.3.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Profile. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Skype 5.3.x (Unified Communication Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Profile. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Persistent). 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 weakness was presented 07/14/2011 as VL-ID 222 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at vulnerability-lab.com. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-91954 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Persistent
Class: Cross site scripting / Persistent
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/14/2011 🔍
09/25/2016 +1900 days 🔍
04/25/2019 +942 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: VL-ID 222
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-91953
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140918
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2016 17:58
Updated: 04/25/2019 06:47
Changes: 09/25/2016 17:58 (40), 04/25/2019 06:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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