Exponent CMS up to 2.3.6 Upload cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exponent CMS up to 2.3.6. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Upload. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2015-8684. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Exponent CMS up to 2.3.6 (Content Management System). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Upload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Exponent CMS before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict the types of files that can be uploaded, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and possibly have other unspecified impact as demonstrated by uploading a file with an .html extension, then accessing it via the elFinder functionality.

The bug was discovered 04/21/2016. The weakness was published 01/18/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8684 since 12/26/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 272 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.3.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-95464. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 2.3.7

Timelineinfo

12/26/2015 🔍
04/21/2016 +117 days 🔍
01/18/2017 +272 days 🔍
01/18/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/19/2017 +1 days 🔍
05/13/2026 +3401 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 136762
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-8684 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8684
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95465
OSVDB: - CVE-2015-8684 - Exponent CMS - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2017 09:38
Updated: 05/13/2026 14:26
Changes: 01/19/2017 09:38 (59), 07/24/2020 12:45 (4), 11/01/2022 10:01 (3), 05/13/2026 14:26 (17)
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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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