VDB-97553 · CVE-2017-6479 · BID 96587

FenixHosting fenix-open-source prior 2017-03-04 forums/search.php search-by-topic Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FenixHosting fenix-open-source. Impacted is an unknown function of the file forums/search.php. The manipulation of the argument search-by-topic leads to cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-6479. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FenixHosting fenix-open-source. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file forums/search.php. The manipulation of the argument search-by-topic with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). 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:

FenixHosting/fenix-open-source before 2017-03-04 is vulnerable to a reflected XSS in forums/search.php (search-by-topic parameter).

The bug was discovered 03/05/2017. The weakness was presented 03/05/2017 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-6479 since 03/05/2017. 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. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:forums/search.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2017-03-04 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96587†). 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: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: fenix-open-source 2017-03-04

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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-6479 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6479
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97553
SecurityFocus: 96587 - FenixHosting fenix-open-source 'forums/search.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-6479 - FenixHosting - fenix-open-source - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/06/2017 11:29
Updated: 09/04/2020 09:44
Changes: 03/06/2017 11:29 (60), 09/04/2020 09:44 (5)
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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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