Vulnerability identifier: #VU43217

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6082

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MoinMoin
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: MoinMoin

Description

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

An input validation error exists in the rsslink function in theme/__init__.py in MoinMoin 1.9.5 when processing page name in a rss link. 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.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

MoinMoin: 1.9.5

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External links
http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.9/rev/c98ec456e493
http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixes
http://secunia.com/advisories/51663
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/29/7
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/30/5
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57089

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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.