Published:2011/12/02  Last Updated:2011/12/02

JVN#61695284
PowerChute Business Edition vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Overview

PowerChute Business Edition contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • PowerChute Business Edition versions prior to 8.5

Description

PowerChute Business Edition from Schneider Electric is a power management software. PowerChute Business Edition contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.

Solution

Upgrade the software
Upgrade to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
Schneider Electric PowerChute Business Edition

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2011.12.02

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

Jun Okada of GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 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-2011-4263
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2011-000100