Vulnerability identifier: #VU44483
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Zen Cart
Web applications /
E-Commerce systems
Vendor: Zen Cart Team
Description
Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.
The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_gv_send_default.php in Zen Cart when processing message parameter in a gv_send action to index.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
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Zen Cart: 1.1.0 - 1.3.9h
External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50787
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71519
http://www.dognaedis.com/vulns/DGS-SEC-8.html
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.