# CVE-2011-2150: The SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server does not properly validate string data that is intended for storage in an XML document, which a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-05-20 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://xss.cx/examples/smarterstats-60-oscommandinjection-directorytraversal-xml-sqlinjection.html.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67832
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8GYQR4
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240150

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