Published:2011/03/02 Last Updated:2011/03/02
JVN#20982938
Multiple Things CGI products vulnerable to cross-site scripting
Overview
Multiple CGI products provided by Things contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Products Affected
- BBS version 2.0.2 and earlier
- BBS Thread version 2.0.2 and earlier
Description
BBS and BBS Thread provided by Things are bulletin board software. BBS and BBS Thread contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Impact
An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
This issue was resolved in the following versions:
- BBS version 2.0.3
- BBS Thread version 2.0.3
Vendor Status
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2011.03.02
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Credit
Yuji Tounai of bogus.jp 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 |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2011-0455 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2011-000015 |
Update History
- 2011/03/02
- JVN iPedia link was added in the "Other Information" section.