Published:2013/05/13  Last Updated:2013/05/13

JVN#18501376
OpenPNE vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Overview

OpenPNE contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • OpenPNE 3.4.21 and earlier
  • OpenPNE 3.6.9 and earlier
  • OpenPNE 3.8.5 and earlier

Description

The management screen in OpenPNE contains an issue in the processing of data input into the "mobile version color scheme configuration" item, which may result in a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of a user who is logged on as an administrator.

Solution

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

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
OpenPNE Project [Urgent] XSS vulnerability in the management interface of OpenPNE 3.4.21, 3.6.9, 3.8.5 and earlier (OPSA-2013-02) (in Japanese)

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2013.05.13

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 some expertise and/or luck required (most buffer overflows, guessing correctly in small space, expertise in Windows function calls)
  • Mid-High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

ASAI Ken 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-2013-2309
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2013-000038