Published:2008/10/20  Last Updated:2008/10/23

JVN#53267766
MyNETS cross-site scripting vulnerability

Overview

MyNETS, an open source SNS software, contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • MyNETS Ver1.2.0 and earlier

Description

MyNETS from Usagi Project is an open source SNS (Social Networking Service) software. MyNETS contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Impact

If a user views a specially crafted web page, an arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser. As a result, user information may be disclosed or a user may be directed to an unintended site.

Solution

Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developers.

Vendor Status

Vendor Status Last Update Vendor Notes
Usagi Project Vulnerable 2008/10/20

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2008.10.20

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication Limited - self-registration, perhaps valid e-mail
  • Medium-High
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
  • Medium
Exploit Complexity Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting)
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2008-4629
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2008-000071

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