Tiki Wiki CMS up to 12.9/15.2/16.x tiki-setup.php geo_zoomlevel_to_found_location cross site scripting
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Tiki Wiki CMS up to 12.9/15.2/16.x. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file tiki-setup.php. The manipulation of the argument geo_zoomlevel_to_found_location results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-9889. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Tiki Wiki CMS up to 12.9/15.2/16.x (Content Management System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the file tiki-setup.php. The manipulation of the argument geo_zoomlevel_to_found_location 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. CVE summarizes:
Some forms with the parameter geo_zoomlevel_to_found_location in Tiki Wiki CMS 12.x before 12.10 LTS, 15.x before 15.3 LTS, and 16.x before 16.1 don't have the input sanitized, related to tiki-setup.php and article_image.php. The impact is XSS.
The weakness was released 12/23/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tiki.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9889. 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.
By approaching the search of inurl:tiki-setup.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.
Upgrading to version 12.10 or 15.3 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1037531†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-94657. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7
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Exploiting
Class: Cross site scriptingCWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Wiki CMS 12.10/15.3
Timeline
12/07/2016 🔍12/23/2016 🔍
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12/24/2016 🔍
10/12/2022 🔍
Sources
Advisory: tiki.orgStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2016-9889 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94656
SecurityFocus: 95083
SecurityTracker: 1037531 - TikiWiki Input Validation Flaw in 'geo_zoomlevel_to_found_location' Parameter Lets Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
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Entry
Created: 12/23/2016 10:14Updated: 10/12/2022 15:05
Changes: 12/23/2016 10:14 (42), 05/17/2018 23:27 (6), 10/12/2022 15:03 (3), 10/12/2022 15:05 (18)
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