JVN#30385652
Movable Type vulnerable to cross-site scripting
Overview
Movable Type contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Products Affected
- Movable Type 3 (version 3.36 and earlier)
- Movable Type 4 (version 4.20 and earlier)
- Movable Type Enterprise 1.5 (version 1.54 and earlier)
- Movable Type Enterprise 4 (version 4.20 and earlier)
- Movable Type Community Solution
For more information, refer to the vendor's website.
Hot Release on August 7, 2008 (in Japanese)
Official Release on August 28, 2008 (in Japanese)
Description
Movable Type, a web log system from Six Apart, contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Impact
An arbitrary script may be executed on some web browsers.
Solution
Update the Software
Apply the latest updates provided by the vendor.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Status | Last Update | Vendor Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Apart KK | Vulnerable | 2008/09/19 |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
The vendor has released the information regarding this issue on August 7 and 28, 2008.Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2008.09.09
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Access Required | Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | Simple - 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 | Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting) |
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Credit
Gaku Mochizuki of Mitsui Bussan Secure Directions, Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendor under the Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory | |
| CPNI Advisory | |
| TRnotes | |
| CVE |
CVE-2008-4079 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2008-000056 |