Phorum Multiple Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

BID:9882

Info

Phorum Multiple Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 9882
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 15 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 15 2004 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery is credited to JeiAr <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: Phorum Phorum 5.0.3 BETA
Phorum Phorum 3.4.6
Phorum Phorum 3.4.5
Phorum Phorum 3.4.4
Phorum Phorum 3.4.3
Phorum Phorum 3.4.2
Phorum Phorum 3.4.1
Phorum Phorum 3.4
Phorum Phorum 3.3.2 b3
Phorum Phorum 3.3.2 a
Phorum Phorum 3.3.2
Phorum Phorum 3.3.1 a
Phorum Phorum 3.3.1
Phorum Phorum 3.2.8
Phorum Phorum 3.2.7
Phorum Phorum 3.2.6
Phorum Phorum 3.2.5
Phorum Phorum 3.2.4
Phorum Phorum 3.2.3 b
Phorum Phorum 3.2.3 a
Phorum Phorum 3.2.3
Phorum Phorum 3.2.2
Phorum Phorum 3.2
Phorum Phorum 3.1.2
Phorum Phorum 3.1.1 rc2
Phorum Phorum 3.1.1 pre
Phorum Phorum 3.1.1 a
Phorum Phorum 3.1.1
Phorum Phorum 3.1
Not Vulnerable: Phorum Phorum 3.4.7

Discussion

Phorum Multiple Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

It has been reported that Phorum is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability across multiple modules. The issue presents itself across multiple modules including 'login.php', 'register.php', and 'profile.php'. These modules employ two hidden variables named 'f' and 'target', which are passed user-supplied input values from HTTP_REFERER without proper sanitization.

Phorum versions 5.0.3 Beta and prior are reported to be vulnerable to this issue.

Exploit / POC

Phorum Multiple Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

No exploit is required.

The following proof of concept has been provided:
login.php?HTTP_REFERER=[XSS]
register.php?&HTTP_REFERER=[XSS]
profile.php?id=2&action=edit&target=[XSS]

Solution / Fix

Phorum Multiple Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Fixes are available.


Phorum Phorum 3.1

Phorum Phorum 3.1.1 rc2

Phorum Phorum 3.1.1 a

Phorum Phorum 3.1.1 pre

Phorum Phorum 3.1.1

Phorum Phorum 3.1.2

Phorum Phorum 3.2

Phorum Phorum 3.2.2

Phorum Phorum 3.2.3

Phorum Phorum 3.2.3 b

Phorum Phorum 3.2.3 a

Phorum Phorum 3.2.4

Phorum Phorum 3.2.5

Phorum Phorum 3.2.6

Phorum Phorum 3.2.7

Phorum Phorum 3.2.8

Phorum Phorum 3.3.1

Phorum Phorum 3.3.1 a

Phorum Phorum 3.3.2 a

Phorum Phorum 3.3.2 b3

Phorum Phorum 3.3.2

Phorum Phorum 3.4

Phorum Phorum 3.4.1

Phorum Phorum 3.4.2

Phorum Phorum 3.4.3

Phorum Phorum 3.4.4

Phorum Phorum 3.4.5

Phorum Phorum 3.4.6

References

Phorum Multiple Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:
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