OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:50748

Info

OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50748
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-4457
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 21 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 21 2011 12:00AM
Credit: OWASP
Vulnerable: OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer 0
Not Vulnerable: OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer r88

Discussion

OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer is prone to a remote information-disclosure vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer versions prior to release 88 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by tricking an unsuspecting victim into viewing a malicious webpage.

Solution / Fix

OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:
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