#VU44230 Cross-site scripting in Dolphin - CVE-2012-0873

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44230

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [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:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0873

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Dolphin
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: BoonEx

Description

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

An input validation error exists in Boonex Dolphin before 7.0.8 when processing the (1) explain parameter to explanation.php or the (2) photos_only, (3) online_only, or (4) mode parameters to viewFriends.php. 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

Dolphin: 5.1 - 7.0.6

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-02/0107.html
https://www.boonex.com/n/dolphin-7-0-8-released
https://www.boonex.com/trac/dolphin/changeset/15282
https://www.boonex.com/trac/dolphin/changeset/15283
https://www.boonex.com/trac/dolphin/ticket/2530
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/20/11
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/20/6
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52088
https://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/%5BDolphin_7.0.7%5D_xss

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.