Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 'p' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	29626
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-5264
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 10 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:28PM
Credit:	unohope
Vulnerable:	Tornado Technologies Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 4.2
Not Vulnerable:

Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 'p' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it 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 let the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 4.2 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 'p' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

The following example URI is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/29626.html

Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 'p' 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].

Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 'p' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System Homepage (Tornado Technologies)
  
• [web-app] Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System <= 4.2 Remote XSS ([email protected])