CVE-2009-3701 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Horde administration interface via PATH_INFO, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-3701?
CVE-2009-3701 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administration interface in Horde Application Framework before 3.3.6, Horde Groupware before 1.2.5, and Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 1.2.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to (1) phpshell.php, (2) cmdshell.php, or (3) sqlshell.php in admin/, related to the PHP_SELF variable.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3701?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Horde Application Framework, Horde Groupware.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3701?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2009-3701 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3701 exists.
Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfm3-37qv-rm2q.