Web2py up to 2.14.5 Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Web2py up to 2.14.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-4807. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Web2py up to 2.14.5. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

Web2py versions 2.14.5 and below was affected by Reflected XSS vulnerability, which allows an attacker to perform an XSS attack on logged in user (admin).

The bug was discovered 05/16/2016. The weakness was shared 01/11/2017 as File 137070/Web (Packetstorm). The advisory is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-4807 since 05/15/2016. 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. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 240 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 Exploit-DB (39821). The entries VDB-95183 and VDB-95185 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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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

05/15/2016 🔍
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01/11/2017 +240 days 🔍
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06/24/2024 +2721 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: File 137070/Web
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-4807 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4807
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95184
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-4807 - Web2py - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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

Created: 01/11/2017 21:05
Updated: 06/24/2024 21:16
Changes: 01/11/2017 21:05 (57), 05/30/2020 11:15 (6), 06/24/2024 21:16 (17)
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