Sphider 'query' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	29074
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-5211
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	May 06 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:29PM
Credit:	Christian Holler
Vulnerable:	Sphider Sphider 1.3.4
Not Vulnerable:

Sphider 'query' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Sphider is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code 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.

Sphider 1.3.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Sphider 'query' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.

The following example URI is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/29074.html

Sphider 'query' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

Sphider 'query' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Sphider Homepage (Ando Saabas)
  
• Sphider 1.3.4 Cross Site Scripting ([email protected])