#VU41357 Cross-site scripting in Phorum - CVE-2012-4234
Published: September 4, 2014 / Updated: August 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU41357
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2012-4234
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Phorum
Phorum
Software vendor:
Phorum.org
Phorum.org
Description
Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.
An input validation error exists in the group moderation screen in the control center (control.php) in Phorum before 5.2.19 when processing group 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 currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
External links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0189.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/116057/Phorum-5.2.18-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50445
- http://www.phorum.org/phorum5/read.php?64,151943
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55275
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78124
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23109