Zikula Application Framework 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	39717
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2010-1724
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 13 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:03PM
Credit:	High-Tech Bridge SA <br>
Vulnerable:	Zikula Zikula Application Framework 1.2.2
Not Vulnerable:	Zikula Zikula Application Framework 1.2.3

Zikula Application Framework 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Zikula Application Framework is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied data.

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.

Zikula Application Framework 1.2.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Zikula Application Framework 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting victim into following a malicious URI.

The following proof of concept is availabnle:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/39717.php

Zikula Application Framework 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Zikula Zikula Application Framework 1.2.2

• Zikula Zikula Application Framework 1.2.3
  http://zikula.org/

Zikula Application Framework 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• XSS vulnerability in Zikula Application Framework (http://www.htbridge.ch)
  
• Zikula Application Framework Homepage (Zikula)
  
• XSS vulnerability in Zikula Application Framework ([email protected])