Vulnerability identifier: #VU41553

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4036

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ImpressCMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: The ImpressCMS Project

Description

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

An input validation error exists in modules/system/admin.php in ImpressCMS 1.3.6.1 when processing query parameter in a listimg action. 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

ImpressCMS: 1.3.6.1

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126909/ImpressCMS-1.3.6.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

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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.