#VU38676 Cross-site scripting in GLPI


Published: 2017-07-19 | Updated: 2021-09-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38676

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7509

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GLPI
Web applications / CRM systems

Vendor: glpi-project

Description

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

An input validation error exists in GLPI 0.90.4. A remote authenticated 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

GLPI: 0.90.4


External links
http://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/issues/2483


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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