FestOS 'contents' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	41725
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 15 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 15 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	High-Tech Bridge SA
Vulnerable:	Skypanther Studios FestOS 2.3b
Not Vulnerable:

FestOS 'contents' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

FestOS 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.

FestOS version 2.3b is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

FestOS 'contents' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

The following example code is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/41725.html

FestOS 'contents' 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].

FestOS 'contents' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• FestOS Homepage (Skypanther Studios)
  
• XSS vulnerability in FestOS ([email protected])