PHP-Nuke Downloads Module 'query' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	35180
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 02 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 02 2009 11:19PM
Credit:	Schap Security
Vulnerable:	PHP-Nuke PHP-Nuke 8.0
Not Vulnerable:

PHP-Nuke Downloads Module 'query' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

PHP-Nuke 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 allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.

PHP-Nuke 8.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

PHP-Nuke Downloads Module 'query' 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/35180.txt

PHP-Nuke Downloads Module '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].

PHP-Nuke Downloads Module 'query' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Cross Site Scripting in PHP Nuke 8.0 Version (Schap Security)
  
• PHP-Nuke Homepage (PHP-Nuke)