Vulnerability identifier: #VU44197
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Webglimpse
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: Webglimpse.org
Description
Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.
An input validation error exists in wgarcmin.cgi in Webglimpse 2.20.0 and earlier when processing the (1) URL, (2) FILE, or (3) DOMAIN parameters. 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
Webglimpse: 2.2.0 - 2.18.8
External links
http://osvdb.org/79648
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/110219/Webglimpse-Brute-Force-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/48049
http://websecurity.com.ua/3089/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52170
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73485
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.