eSyndiCat Directory Software 'preview' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:46082
Info
eSyndiCat Directory Software 'preview' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 46082 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jan 30 2011 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jan 30 2011 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Avram Marius |
| Vulnerable: |
eSyndiCat Directory Software 2.3 eSyndiCat Directory Software 2.2 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
eSyndiCat Directory Software 'preview' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
eSyndiCat Directory Software 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 can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
eSyndiCat Directory Software versions 2.2 and 2.3 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
eSyndiCat Directory Software 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 can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
eSyndiCat Directory Software versions 2.2 and 2.3 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
eSyndiCat Directory Software 'preview' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit these issues by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.
The following example URIs are available:
http://www.example.com/?preview="><script>alert('XSS')</script>
http://www.example.com/?preview="><meta http-equiv="Refresh" content="0;url=http://www.example2.com/"> ""
Attackers can exploit these issues by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.
The following example URIs are available:
http://www.example.com/?preview="><script>alert('XSS')</script>
http://www.example.com/?preview="><meta http-equiv="Refresh" content="0;url=http://www.example2.com/"> ""
Solution / Fix
eSyndiCat Directory Software 'preview' 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].
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].