Apache Roller 5.2.3 Math Comment Authenticator Reflected cross site scripting

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Roller 5.2.3. This affects some unknown processing of the component Math Comment Authenticator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. This is going to have an impact on integrity. An attacker might be able to inject arbitrary html and script code into the web site. This would alter the appearance and would make it possible to initiate further attacks against site visitors.

The weakness was shared 07/15/2019. The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-0234 since 11/14/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/16/2019).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Vendor

• Apache

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• Roller

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected (CWE-80)
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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11/14/2018 CVE assigned
07/15/2019 +243 days Advisory disclosed
07/16/2019 +1 days VulDB entry created
07/16/2019 +0 days VulDB last updateVendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org

CVE: CVE-2019-0234 (🔒)

Created: 07/16/2019 09:26 AM
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