OpenCMS Search Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

BID:16003

Info

OpenCMS Search Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 16003
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 21 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 12 2006 05:31PM
Credit: Discovered by rakstija r0t3d3Vil.
Vulnerable: Alkacon OpenCMS 6.0.3
Alkacon OpenCMS 6.0.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenCMS Search Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

OpenCMS is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure in the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to have arbitrary script code executed in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may facilitate the theft of cookie-based authentication credentials as well as other attacks.

Exploit / POC

OpenCMS Search Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

No exploit is required.

Solution / Fix

OpenCMS Search Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has stated that the issue is addressed in the current CVS. The vendor will be addressing the issue in the pending 6.0.4 release.

References

OpenCMS Search Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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