HB-NS 'topic' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	41785
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-4348
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 16 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 16 2009 12:00AM
Credit:	bi0
Vulnerable:	Harold Bakker HB-NS 1.3
Not Vulnerable:

HB-NS 'topic' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

HB-NS 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.

HB-NS 1.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

HB-NS 'topic' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

HB-NS 'topic' 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].

HB-NS 'topic' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• HB-NS Homepage (Harold Bakker)