Published:2007/11/09  Last Updated:2008/05/21

JVN#99453765
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in updir.php in UPDIR.NET

Overview

updir.php in UPDIR.NET contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the full-text search and file upload functions.

Products Affected

  • updir.php version 2.03 and earlier

Description

updir.php from UPDIR.NET is software for publishing and managing image files, etc. on web servers. By installing updir.php on a web server, users are able to upload image files, etc. on the web server and publish and manage the uploaded files. updir.php contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the full-text search and file upload functions.

Impact

An attacker could execute an arbitrary script on the user's web browser.

Solution

Update the Software
The developer has released updir.php version 2.04 addressing this vulnerability. It is recommended that users apply the latest updates provided by the developer.

Vendor Status

Vendor Status Last Update Vendor Notes
UPDIR.NET Vulnerable 2007/11/09

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2007.11.09

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

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2007-000803

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