Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC Title Persistent cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Title Handler. Such manipulation with the input </title><img src=no onerror=alert(1)> leads to cross site scripting (Persistent). This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-20059. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC (Content Management System). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Title Handler. The manipulation with the input value </title><img src=no onerror=alert(1)> leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Persistent). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity.

The weakness was released 02/16/2017 by Tim Coen with Curesec Research Team as Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC: Multiple Persistent and Reflected XSS as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-20059. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a simple 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 283 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.3.13 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-97254, VDB-97255, VDB-97257 and VDB-97258. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Persistent
Class: Cross site scripting / Persistent
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 1.3.13

Timelineinfo

05/09/2016 🔍
02/16/2017 +283 days 🔍
02/24/2017 +8 days 🔍
06/18/2022 +1940 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC: Multiple Persistent and Reflected XSS
Researcher: Tim Coen
Organization: Curesec Research Team
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-20059 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-20059
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97256
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2017 15:42
Updated: 06/18/2022 16:18
Changes: 02/24/2017 15:42 (52), 02/24/2017 15:45 (2), 06/18/2022 16:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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