phpMyFAQ up to 2.9.6 inc/PMF/Faq.php question cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpMyFAQ up to 2.9.6. This affects an unknown part of the file inc/PMF/Faq.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument question can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-7579. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpMyFAQ up to 2.9.6 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file inc/PMF/Faq.php. The manipulation of the argument question 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:

inc/PMF/Faq.php in phpMyFAQ before 2.9.7 has XSS in the question field.

The bug was discovered 04/02/2017. The weakness was disclosed 04/07/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at phpmyfaq.de. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-7579 since 04/07/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:inc/PMF/Faq.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.9.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
Google Hack: 🔍

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: phpMyFAQ 2.9.7
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

04/02/2017 🔍
04/07/2017 +5 days 🔍
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04/07/2017 +0 days 🔍
04/08/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/27/2022 +2059 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: a69f32175c28af1b34e5df83000f830e60f6bce9
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-7579 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7579
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99442
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7579 - PhpMyFAQ - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2017 10:25
Updated: 11/27/2022 14:56
Changes: 04/08/2017 10:25 (59), 08/27/2020 16:13 (3), 11/27/2022 14:56 (5)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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