SB2015011503 - Multiple vulnerabilities in softbb.be SoftBB

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SB2015011503 - Multiple vulnerabilities in softbb.be SoftBB

Published: January 15, 2015 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2015011503
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9561)

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in redir_last_post_list.php in SoftBB 0.1.3 when processing post 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.

2) SQL injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9560)

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 post parameter. 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.


Remediation

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

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