xNews Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	45227
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 07 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 07 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Stefano Angaran
Vulnerable:	Xoops Module xNews 1.71RC
Not Vulnerable:	Xoops Module xNews 1.71 Final

xNews Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

The xNews 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.

XOOPS Module xNews 1.71RC is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

xNews Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

xNews Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the reference for more details.

xNews Module For XOOPS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Xoops Homepage (Xoops)
  
• Xoops Web Application Platform (SourceForge)