Cross-site scripting in Zen Cart

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU44483

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4567

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_gv_send_default.php in Zen Cart when processing message parameter in a gv_send action to index.php. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zen Cart: 1.1.0 - 1.3.9h

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:zen_cart_team:zen_cart:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zen_cart_team:zen_cart:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zen_cart_team:zen_cart:1.2.0d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50787
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71519
https://www.dognaedis.com/vulns/DGS-SEC-8.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.