JVN#80771386 Fulltext search CGI vulnerability allows third party to gain administrative privileges

Overview

Fulltext search CGI from futomi's CGI Cafe contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain administrative privileges.

Products Affected

Fulltext search CGI Ver. 1.1.2

Description

Fulltext search CGI is a website search software from futomi's CGI Cafe. Fulltext search CGI contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain administrative privileges.

Impact

A remote attacker could impersonate an administrator of fulltext search CGI.

Solution

Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the vendor.
Workarounds
As a workaround to this vulnerability, change the settings in the server where the software is installed and disable access to the administrator menu until the software is updated.

Vendor Status

Vendor	Link
futomi's CGI Cafe	New version of fulltext search CGI (Japanese Only)

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2009.01.23

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	None - the vulnerability can be exploited without an honest user taking any action	High
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	CVE-2009-0469
JVN iPedia	JVNDB-2009-000008

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