#VU45372 Cross-site scripting in PivotX - CVE-2011-0773

Cybersecurity Help s.r.o.

Published: 2011-02-04 | Updated: 2020-08-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45372

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-2011-0773

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
PivotX
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor: pivotlog.net

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in pivotx/modules/module_image.php in PivotX before 2.2.3 when processing image parameter. 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

PivotX: 2.1.0 - 2.2.1

External links
https://blog.pivotx.net/2011-01-31/pivotx-223-released
https://osvdb.org/70672
https://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/97831/Pivotx222-xss.txt
https://pivot-weblog.svn.sf.net/viewvc/pivot-weblog?view=revision&revision=3459
https://secunia.com/advisories/43045
https://securityreason.com/securityalert/8063
https://twitter.com/pivotx/statuses/29889056263376898
https://www.autosectools.com/Advisories/PivotX.2.2.2_Reflected.Cross-site.Scripting_76.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45983
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64976

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.

Latest bulletins with this vulnerability

Multiple vulnerabilities in pivotlog.net PivotX