#VU45392 Cross-site scripting in Evolution - CVE-2011-0741

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45392

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-0741

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Evolution
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Gnome Development Team

Description

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

An input validation error exists in ModX Evolution before 1.0.5 when processing the (1) installer or (2) image editor. 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
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Evolution: 0.9.0 - 1.0.3

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External links
https://modxcms.com/forums/index.php/topic,60045.0.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46154
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65164

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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.