Multiple vulnerabilities in phplist.com PHPlist

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU43747

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-2012-4246

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 Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in lists/admin/index.php in phpList before 2.10.19 when processing the (1) page parameter; or the (2) footer, (3) status, or (4) testtarget parameter in the send page. 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

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

PHPlist: 2.6.5 - 2.10.17

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.phplist.com/?lid=579
https://www.httpcs.com/advisories
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs23
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs24
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs25
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs26

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.

2) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU43748

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-2012-4247

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 lists/admin/index.php in phpList before 2.10.19 when processing the (1) remote_user, (2) remote_database, (3) remote_userprefix, (4) remote_password, or (5) remote_prefix parameter to the import4 page; or the (6) id parameter to the bouncerule page. 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

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

PHPlist: 2.6.5 - 2.10.17

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.phplist.com/?lid=579
https://www.httpcs.com/advisories
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs1
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs2
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs3
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs4
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs6
https://www.httpcs.com/advisory/httpcs7

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.

3) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU43749

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3952

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 Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in admin/index.php in phpList before 2.10.19 when processing unconfirmed parameter to the user page. 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

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

PHPlist: 2.6.5 - 2.10.17

CPE2.3

External links

https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0059.html
https://osvdb.org/84482
https://secunia.com/advisories/50150
https://www.phplist.com/?lid=579
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54887
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77526
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23100

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.

4) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU43750

Risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3953

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the delete parameter to the editattributes page. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

PHPlist: 2.6.5 - 2.10.17

CPE2.3

External links

https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0059.html
https://osvdb.org/84483
https://www.phplist.com/?lid=579
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77527
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23100

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.

Risk	Medium
Patch available	NO
Number of vulnerabilities	4
CVE-ID	CVE-2012-4246 CVE-2012-4247 CVE-2012-3952 CVE-2012-3953
CWE-ID	CWE-79 CWE-89
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available.
Vulnerable software	PHPlist Web applications / Other software
Vendor	phplist.com