Vulnerability Description
The SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server does not properly validate string data that is intended for storage in an XML document, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (parsing error and daemon pause) via vectors involving (1) certain cookies in a SiteInfoLookup action to Admin/frmSites.aspx, or certain (2) cookies or (3) parameters to (a) Client/frmViewOverviewReport.aspx, (b) Client/frmViewReports.aspx, or (c) Services/SiteAdmin.asmx, as demonstrated by a ]]>> string, related to an "XML injection" issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Smartertools | Smarterstats | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240150US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8GYQR4US Government Resource
- http://xss.cx/examples/smarterstats-60-oscommandinjection-directorytraversal-xml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67832
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240150US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8GYQR4US Government Resource
- http://xss.cx/examples/smarterstats-60-oscommandinjection-directorytraversal-xml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67832
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2150?
CVE-2011-2150 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server does not properly validate string data that is intended for storage in an XML document, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (parsing...
How severe is CVE-2011-2150?
CVE-2011-2150 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2150?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Smartertools Smarterstats.