Published:2009/05/29  Last Updated:2009/05/29

JVN#01115659
REP-BBS from MT312 vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Overview

REP-BBS from MT312 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • REP-BBS
Note that versions of REP-BBS (repbbs.lzh) that contain "model.php" and "config.php" with a timestamp prior to May 21, 2009 are vulnerable.

Description

REP-BBS from MT312, is a web log system that supports posting and viewing web logs from a mobile phone. REP-BBS contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.

Solution

Update the software
Update the software to the latest version at MT312 (repbbs.lzh)

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
MT312 MT312.com Web Application Factory (Japanese Only)
REP-BBS (Japanese Only)

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2009.05.29

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file
  • Mid
Exploit Complexity the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Masako Oono reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2009-1880
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2009-000033