SocialEngine Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

BID:53680

Info

SocialEngine Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 53680
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2216
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 24 2012 12:00AM
Updated: May 24 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Tiago Natel de Moura
Vulnerable: Social Engine Social Engine 4.2.2
Not Vulnerable: Social Engine Social Engine 4.2.4

Discussion

SocialEngine Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

SocialEngine is prone to the following input validation vulnerabilities:

1. A cross-site scripting vulnerability.
2. Multiple HTML-injection vulnerabilities.
3. Multiple cross-site request-forgery vulnerabilities.

An attacker can exploit these issues to steal cookie-based authentication credentials, to perform unauthorized actions in the context of a user's session, or to disclose sensitive-information.

SocialEngine 4.2.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

SocialEngine Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

An attacker can exploit these issues through a browser. To exploit a cross-site scripting issue, the attacker must entice an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.

Solution / Fix

SocialEngine Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

SocialEngine Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

References:
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