AdaptBB 'q' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	42930
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Oct 14 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Oct 14 2009 12:00AM
Credit:	drunken danish rednecks
Vulnerable:	insanevisions AdaptBB 1.0
Not Vulnerable:

AdaptBB 'q' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

AdaptBB 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.

AdaptBB 1.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

AdaptBB 'q' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

The following exploit code is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/42930.txt

AdaptBB 'q' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

AdaptBB 'q' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• AdaptBB Homepage (Insane Visions)