CVE-2014-2021: XSS
First published: Sat Oct 25 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admincp/apilog.php in vBulletin 4.2.2 and earlier, and 5.0.x through 5.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted XMLRPC API request, as demonstrated using the client name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| vBulletin | <=4.2.2 | |
| vBulletin | =5.0.0 | |
| vBulletin | =5.0.1 | |
| vBulletin | =5.0.2 | |
| vBulletin | =5.0.3 | |
| vBulletin | =5.0.4 | |
| vBulletin | =5.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128691/vBulletin-5.x-4.x-Persistent-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/55
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/63
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70577
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031000
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97026
- https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2014-2021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2021?
CVE-2014-2021 is classified as a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2021?
To fix CVE-2014-2021, upgrade to vBulletin version 5.0.6 or later.
Which versions of vBulletin are affected by CVE-2014-2021?
CVE-2014-2021 affects vBulletin versions 4.2.2 and earlier and 5.0.x up to 5.0.5.
Can CVE-2014-2021 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2014-2021 can only be exploited by remote authenticated users.
What impact does CVE-2014-2021 have on web applications?
CVE-2014-2021 allows for remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially compromising the security of the application.
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