PHP-SCMS 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	51062
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2011-5220
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 14 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Oct 29 2012 10:50AM
Credit:	Stefan Schurtz
Vulnerable:	PHP-SCMS PHP-SCMS 1.6.8
Not Vulnerable:

PHP-SCMS 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

PHP-SCMS is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied data.

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 may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

PHP-SCMS 1.6.8 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

PHP-SCMS 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

To exploit the issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.

PHP-SCMS 'lang' 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].

PHP-SCMS 'lang' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• PHP-SCMS Homepage (PHP-SCMS)