PT-2023-29322 · Unknown · Easy Chat Server

Rafael Pedrero · Published 2023-10-04 · Updated 2023-10-06 · CVE-2023-4496

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.1

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Easy Chat Server versions 3.1 and earlier

Description The issue arises from insufficient encryption of user-controlled inputs, leading to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability is stored via the "/body2.ghp" API endpoint using the POST method, specifically in the mtowho parameter.

Recommendations For Easy Chat Server versions 3.1 and earlier, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the "/body2.ghp" API endpoint until a patch is available. Additionally, avoid using the mtowho parameter in the affected API endpoint until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-4496

Affected Products

Easy Chat Server

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-4496 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4496 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/58970 · Telegram Post
• https://incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-efs-software-products · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/71580 · Telegram Post