#VU42541 Input validation error in JForum - CVE-2012-5338

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42541

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5338

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JForum
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor: jforum.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Open redirect vulnerability in JForum 2.1.9 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the returnPath parameter in a validateLogin action to jforum.page.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JForum: 2.1.9

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External links
https://www.zerodaylab.com/zdl-advisories/2012-5338.html

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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.