JVN#00945448
Redmine vulnerable to cross-site scripting
Overview
Redmine, open source project management software, contains a cross-site scripting vulnerbility.
Products Affected
- Redmine 0.7.2 and earlier
For more information, refer to the developer's website.
Description
Redmine is open source project management software written by Ruby on Rails framework. Redmine contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Impact
An arbitrary script can be executed on the user's web browser.
Solution
Update the Software
Apply the latest update provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| Redmine |
Redmine |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2008.07.07
| 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
Toshiharu Sugiyama of UBsecure, Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated withe the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory | |
| CPNI Advisory |
CVE-2008-4481 |
| TRnotes | |
| CVE | |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2008-000038 |