webMathematica 'MSP' Script Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:37451
Info
webMathematica 'MSP' Script Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 37451 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2009-4814 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Dec 23 2009 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 13 2015 09:05PM |
| Credit: | Floyd Fuh |
| Vulnerable: |
Wolfram Research webMathematica 3 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
webMathematica 'MSP' Script Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
webMathematica 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.
webMathematica 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.
Exploit / POC
webMathematica 'MSP' Script 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:
http://www.example.com/webMathematica/MSP\<script>alert('a')</script>
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/webMathematica/MSP\<script>alert('a')</script>
Solution / Fix
webMathematica 'MSP' Script 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].
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].
References
webMathematica 'MSP' Script Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
References:
References:
- webMathematica Homepage (Wolfram Research)