SB2012081405 - Cross-site scripting in pivotlog.net PivotX

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2274)

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in pivotx/ajaxhelper.php in PivotX 2.3.2 and earlier when processing file parameter. 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.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• http://pivot-weblog.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pivot-weblog?view=revision&revision=4145
• http://pivot-weblog.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pivot-weblog?view=revision&revision=4147
• http://pivotx.net/page/security
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53434
• https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23087