VDB-97257 · CVE-2017-20060 · GCVE-100-97257

Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC Blog Post Persistent cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Blog Post Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting (Persistent). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-20060. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Elefant CMS 1.3.12-RC (Content Management System). This affects some unknown processing of the component Blog Post Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Persistent). 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.

The weakness was disclosed 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 at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-20060. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. 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 283 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.3.13 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Vendor

Elefant

Name

Version

1.3.12-RC

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.1
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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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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-2017-20060 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-20060
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97257
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2017 15:42
Updated: 06/18/2022 16:19
Changes: 02/24/2017 15:42 (51), 08/17/2020 09:30 (2), 06/18/2022 16:19 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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