WebSVN 'path' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	51109
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2011-5221
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 19 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Oct 29 2012 10:40AM
Credit:	Sony
Vulnerable:	WebSVN WebSVN 2.3.2 WebSVN WebSVN 2.1 WebSVN WebSVN 2.0rc4 WebSVN WebSVN 2.0 WebSVN WebSVN 1.7 WebSVN WebSVN 1.0 WebSVN WebSVN 0
Not Vulnerable:

WebSVN 'path' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

WebSVN is prone to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in dynamically generated content.

An attacker may leverage these issues 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.

WebSVN 'path' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Attackers can exploit these issues by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.

WebSVN 'path' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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].

WebSVN 'path' Parameter Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

References:

• WebSVN Homepage (WebSVN)
  
• WebSVN Cross Site Scripting (SONY)