CVE-2009-3701

Horde Application Framework < 3.3.6 - Cross-Site Scripting via PATH_INFO

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 4 public exploits for CVE-2009-3701. PoCs published by Juan Galiana Lara.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a vulnerability advisory detailing a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Horde 3.3.5 due to improper filtering of the PHP_SELF variable. The advisory includes a proof-of-concept demonstrating the XSS via crafted URLs.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administration interface in Horde Application Framework before 3.3.6, Horde Groupware before 1.2.5, and Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 1.2.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to (1) phpshell.php, (2) cmdshell.php, or (3) sqlshell.php in admin/, related to the PHP_SELF variable.

Exploits (4)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Juan Galiana Lara · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10512

This is a vulnerability advisory detailing a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Horde 3.3.5 due to improper filtering of the PHP_SELF variable. The advisory includes a proof-of-concept demonstrating the XSS via crafted URLs.

Classification
Writeup 100%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Horde 3.3.5
Auth required
Prerequisites: Target user must be logged in as an administrator · Access to the vulnerable Horde admin pages
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Juan Galiana Lara · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33406

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Horde Framework versions prior to 3.3.6. The PoC shows how an attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code via a crafted URL, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Horde Framework < 3.3.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A vulnerable version of Horde Framework · User interaction to visit the crafted URL
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Juan Galiana Lara · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33408

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Horde Framework versions prior to 3.3.6. The PoC shows how an attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code via a crafted URL, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Horde Framework < 3.3.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Horde installation · Victim interaction (e.g., clicking a malicious link)
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Juan Galiana Lara · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33407

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Horde Framework prior to version 3.3.6. It includes a proof-of-concept URL demonstrating the vulnerability but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Horde Framework < 3.3.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Horde Framework instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (13)

Core 13
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/37823
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://marc.info/?l=horde-announce&m=126100750018478&w=2
Patch mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://lists.horde.org/archives/announce/2009/000529.html
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3549
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508531/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54817
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37351
Patch mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://marc.info/?l=horde-announce&m=126101076422179&w=2
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/37709
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3572
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023365

Scores

EPSS 0.0483
EPSS Percentile 90.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (48)
horde/application_framework 2.0
horde/application_framework 2.1
horde/application_framework 2.1.3
horde/application_framework 2.2
horde/application_framework 2.2.1
horde/application_framework 2.2.3
horde/application_framework 2.2.4
horde/application_framework 2.2.4_rc1
horde/application_framework 2.2.5
horde/application_framework 2.2.6
... and 38 more
Published Dec 21, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026