Published:2009/02/25  Last Updated:2009/03/03

JVN#91591874
PEAK XOOPS piCal cross-site scripting vulnerability

Overview

piCal from PEAK XOOPS contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • piCal Version 0.91h and earlier

Description

piCal from PEAK XOOPS is a calendar module with a scheduler for XOOPS. piCal contains 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 vendor.

Vendor Status

Vendor Status Last Update Vendor Notes
PEAK XOOPS Vulnerable 2009/02/25

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2009.02.25

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • 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

Masako Oono of NetAgent Co.,Ltd. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendor under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2009-000013

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