TYPO3 Apache Solr Search Extension Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	36889
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-3821
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Oct 20 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 02 2009 09:17PM
Credit:	Marcus Krause
Vulnerable:	Typo3 Apache Solr Search 1.0
Not Vulnerable:	Typo3 Apache Solr Search 1.0.1

TYPO3 Apache Solr Search Extension Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

TYPO3 Apache Solr Search ('solr') extension 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.

Versions prior to Apache Solr Search 1.0.1 are vulnerable.

TYPO3 Apache Solr Search Extension Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim into following a malicious URI.

TYPO3 Apache Solr Search Extension Unspecified 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].

TYPO3 Apache Solr Search Extension Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Synnefoims Homepage (synnefoims)
  
• TYPO3 Collective Security Bulletin TYPO3-SA-2009-014: Several vulnerabilities in (Typo3)