VDB-93924 · CVE-2016-9751 · ID 559

Piwigo 2.8.3 Search Front End cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Piwigo 2.8.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Search Front End. The manipulation of the argument Search results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-9751. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Piwigo 2.8.3 (Photo Gallery Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Search Front End. The manipulation of the argument search 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, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search results front end in Piwigo 2.8.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.

The bug was discovered 11/30/2016. The weakness was shared 12/01/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9751 since 12/01/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94637†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Photo Gallery Software

Name

Piwigo

Version

2.8.3

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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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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OpenVAS ID: 801735
OpenVAS Name: Piwigo XSS Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 559⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-9751 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9751
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93924
SecurityFocus: 94637 - Piwigo 'search_rules.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/01/2016 16:59
Updated: 10/04/2022 17:51
Changes: 12/01/2016 16:59 (54), 06/14/2019 10:03 (13), 10/04/2022 17:51 (2)
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