VDB-97720 · CVE-2017-6536 · BID 96935

webpagetest 3.0 weblite.php url/pssid cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in webpagetest 3.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file webpagetest-master/www/weblite.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument url/pssid can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-6536. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in webpagetest 3.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file webpagetest-master/www/weblite.php. The manipulation of the argument url/pssid with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issues were discovered in webpagetest 3.0. The vulnerabilities exist due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (url, pssid) passed to the webpagetest-master/www/weblite.php URL. An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

The bug was discovered 03/07/2017. The weakness was published 03/08/2017 by Venustech with Adlab of Venustech (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-6536 since 03/08/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:webpagetest-master/www/weblite.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 96935†). Similar entries are available at VDB-97717, VDB-97718, VDB-97719 and VDB-97721. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Researcher: Venustech
Organization: Adlab of Venustech
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-6536 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6536
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97720
SecurityFocus: 96935 - webpagetest Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-6536 - WebPageTest - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Issues

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/08/2017 13:28
Updated: 09/05/2020 16:16
Changes: 03/08/2017 13:28 (60), 09/05/2020 16:16 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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