Simple Machines Forum 'scheduled' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:52822
Info
Simple Machines Forum 'scheduled' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 52822 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Mar 29 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Mar 29 2012 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Am!r |
| Vulnerable: |
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum 2.0.2 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Simple Machines Forum 'scheduled' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Simple Machines Forum is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to 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 may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Simple Machines Forum 2.0.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Simple Machines Forum is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to 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 may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Simple Machines Forum 2.0.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Simple Machines Forum 'scheduled' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
An attacker can exploit the issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to visit a specially crafted URL.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/index.php?scheduled=[Xss]
An attacker can exploit the issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to visit a specially crafted URL.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/index.php?scheduled=[Xss]
Solution / Fix
Simple Machines Forum 'scheduled' 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 any 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 if you are aware of any more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
Simple Machines Forum 'scheduled' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Simple Machines Forum Homepage (Simple Machines)