VDB-97961 · CVE-2017-6909 · BID 96932

Shimmie up to 2.5.1 index.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Shimmie up to 2.5.1 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file shimmie2-master/ext/chatbox/history/index.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-6909. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Shimmie up to 2.5.1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the file shimmie2-master/ext/chatbox/history/index.php. 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:

An issue was discovered in Shimmie <= 2.5.1. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (log) passed to the "shimmie2-master/ext/chatbox/history/index.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 03/14/2017. The weakness was released 03/15/2017 by Venustech with Adlab of Venustech (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-6909 since 03/14/2017. 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:shimmie2-master/ext/chatbox/history/index.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 96932†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Shimmie

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/14/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Researcher: Venustech
Organization: Adlab of Venustech
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-6909 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6909
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97961
SecurityFocus: 96932 - Shimmie CVE-2017-6909 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2017 08:08
Updated: 12/29/2019 19:42
Changes: 03/15/2017 08:08 (57), 12/29/2019 19:42 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.