Edit-X PHP CMS 'search_text' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	42442
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 13 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 13 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	High-Tech Bridge SA
Vulnerable:	edit-x Edit-X PHP CMS 0
Not Vulnerable:

Edit-X PHP CMS 'search_text' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Edit-X PHP CMS 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.

Edit-X PHP CMS 'search_text' Parameter 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:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/42442.txt

Edit-X PHP CMS 'search_text' 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].