Vulnerability identifier: #VU30701

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1135

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Serendipity
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: s9y.org

Description

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

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Xinha, as included in the Serendipity package before 1.5.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in plugins/ExtendedFileManager/manager.php and plugins/ImageManager/manager.php.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Serendipity: 1.5.1 - 1.5.4

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External links
http://blog.s9y.org/archives/224-Important-Security-Update-Serendipity-1.5.5-released.html
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=611661
http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1135
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/5

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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.