XFsection Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	44294
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-3240
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Sep 17 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 17 2009 12:00AM
Credit:	Masako Oono
Vulnerable:	Happy Linux XFsection 1.12 a
Not Vulnerable:

XFsection Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

The XFsection module for XOOPS is prone to an unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently 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 can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

XFsection 1.12a is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

XFsection Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

XFsection Module For XOOPS 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].

XFsection Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• History of XFsection (Kenichi OHWADA)
  
• JVN#00425482 - XF-Section vulnerable to cross-site scripting (JPCERT/CC and IPA)
  
• Summary of XF-Section (Kenichi OHWADA)