Published:2009/06/24  Last Updated:2009/06/24

JVN#86472161
Movable Type cross-site scripting vulnerability

Overview

Movable Type contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • Movable Type 4.25 Enterprise and earlier
  • Movable Type 4.25 (includes Professional and Community Packs) and earlier
  • Movable Type Commercial 4.25 (includes Professional Pack) and earlier
  • Movable Type 4.25 (Open Source) and earlier

Description

Movable Type, a web log system from Six Apart KK, contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

This vulnerability is a different vulnerability than past reports on JVN.

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.

Vendor Status

Vendor Status Last Update Vendor Notes
Six Apart KK vulnerable 2009/06/24

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2009.06.24

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

Masashi Shiraishi 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-2009-2492
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2009-000042