SkaLinks 'cat' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	43430
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 24 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 24 2009 12:00AM
Credit:	Moudi
Vulnerable:	Skalfa Social Software SkaLinks 1.5
Not Vulnerable:

SkaLinks 'cat' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

SkaLinks is prone to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage these issues to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

SkaLinks 1.5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

SkaLinks 'cat' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim into following a malicious URI.

The following example URIs are available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/43430.txt

SkaLinks 'cat' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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].

SkaLinks 'cat' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

References:

• SkaLinks Homepage (Skalfa Social Software)