Vulnerability identifier: #VU44198

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-2009-5113

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Webglimpse
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Webglimpse.org

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in wgarcmin.cgi in WebGlimpse 2.18.7 and earlier when processing DOC 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.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Webglimpse: 1.7.6 - 2.18.5

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External links
http://websecurity.com.ua/2628/
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74184

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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.