Maximus SchoolMAX Error_msg Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	18563
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 21 2006 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 21 2006 08:30PM
Credit:	Charles H. is credited with discovering this vulnerability.
Vulnerable:	maximus School Max - IParent 4.0.1 maximus School Max - ICue 4.0.1
Not Vulnerable:

Maximus SchoolMAX Error_msg Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Maximus SchoolMAX is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to sanitize user-supplied input before displaying it to users of the application.

An attacker may leverage this issue to have arbitrary script code execute in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Maximus SchoolMAX Error_msg Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing a user to follow a malicious link.

A proof of concept is available.

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/maximus_xss.txt

Maximus SchoolMAX Error_msg Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]:[email protected].

Maximus SchoolMAX Error_msg Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• The InfoGuard Group Vulnerability Summary 2006-04 (Charles H.)
  
• SchoolMAX Product Page (Maximus)