NC LinkList 'searchstring' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	48968
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 03 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 03 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	Err0r
Vulnerable:	Net Concept 24 NC LinkList 1.3.2
Not Vulnerable:

NC LinkList 'searchstring' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

NC LinkList is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in dynamically generated content.

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 to launch other attacks.

NC LinkList 1.3.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

NC LinkList 'searchstring' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.

NC LinkList 'searchstring' Parameter 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].

NC LinkList 'searchstring' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• NC Linklist Homepage (Net Concept 24)