Recent Curesec Publications

MyLittleForum 2.3.6.1: CSRF
2016 Nov 10

MyLittleForum 2.3.6.1: CSRF

MyLittleForum is forum software written in PHP. In version 2.3.6.1, it is vulnerable to cross site request forgery. An attacker could exploit this issue to add new users or change the status of existing users to administrator if a victim visits a website containing a specifically crafted payload while logged into MyLittleForum.  

MoinMoin 1.9.8: XSS
2016 Nov 10

MoinMoin 1.9.8: XSS

MoinMoin is an open source Wiki application written in python. In version 1.9.8, it is vulnerable to two persistent XSS issues. This allows an attacker to steal cookies, inject JavaScript keyloggers, or bypass CSRF protection.  

Lepton 2.2.2: SQL Injection
2016 Nov 10

Lepton 2.2.2: SQL Injection

Lepton is a content management system written in PHP. In version 2.2.2, it is vulnerable to multiple SQL injections. The injections require a user account with elevated privileges.  

Lepton 2.2.2: CSRF, Open Redirect, Insecure Bruteforce Protection & Password Handling
2016 Nov 10

Lepton 2.2.2: CSRF, Open Redirect, Insecure Bruteforce Protection & Password Handling

Lepton is a content management system written in PHP. In version 2.2.2, it contains various low to medium impact issues. The functionality that operates on files and folders is vulnerable to CSRF which may lead to XSS, the logout is vulnerable to Open Redirect, the in-build bruteforce protection can be easily bypassed, and passwords are hashed with md5 and send out via email in plaintext.  

Lepton 2.2.2: Code Execution
2016 Nov 10

Lepton 2.2.2: Code Execution

Lepton is a content management system written in PHP. In version 2.2.2, it is vulnerable to code execution as it is possible to upload files with dangerous type via the media manager.  

Jaws 1.1.1: Code Execution
2016 Nov 10

Jaws 1.1.1: Code Execution

Jaws is a content management system written in PHP. In version 1.1.1, it is vulnerable to code execution as it allows the upload of files with a dangerous type. An account with extended privileges is required.  

FUDforum 3.0.6: Multiple Persistent XSS & Login CSRF
2016 Nov 10

FUDforum 3.0.6: Multiple Persistent XSS & Login CSRF

FUDforum is forum software written in PHP. In version 3.0.6, it is vulnerable to multiple persistent XSS issues. This allows an attacker to steal cookies, inject JavaScript keyloggers, or bypass CSRF protection. Additionally, FUDforum is vulnerable to Login-CSRF.  

Jaws 1.1.1: Object Injection, Open Redirect, Cookie Flags
2016 Nov 10

Jaws 1.1.1: Object Injection, Open Redirect, Cookie Flags

Jaws is a content management system written in PHP. In version 1.1.1, it is vulnerable to various low to medium impact issues. It contains an Object Injection, which does not seem to be currently exploitable without custom changes made by users; its session cookies are not set to httpOnly, which may make it easier to exploit XSS issues; and it contains an Open Redirect issue.  

FUDforum 3.0.6: LFI
2016 Nov 10

FUDforum 3.0.6: LFI

FUDforum is forum software written in PHP. In version 3.0.6, it is vulnerable to local file inclusion. This allows an attacker to read arbitrary files that the webuser has access to. Admin credentials are required.  

Security Implications of GET/POST Interchangeability
2016 Nov 03

Security Implications of GET/POST Interchangeability

This article will provide a short overview of the security implications of treating POST and GET requests interchangeably, thus allowing a POST to GET downgrade. It will conclude with possible solutions.