Web Wiz Forums location HTML Injection Vulnerability
BID:9043
Info
Web Wiz Forums location HTML Injection Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 9043 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Nov 13 2003 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Nov 13 2003 12:00AM |
| Credit: | The disclosure of this issue has been credited to HEX <[email protected]>. |
| Vulnerable: |
Webwiz Web Wiz Forums 7.0 1 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Webwiz Web Wiz Forums 7.51 Webwiz Web Wiz Forums 7.5 |
Discussion
Web Wiz Forums location HTML Injection Vulnerability
It has been reported that Web Wiz Forums is prone to a HTML injection vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute HTML code in a user's browser. The issue is reported to be present in the 'location' field of register.asp script. This problem is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials. Other attacks are also possible.
It has been reported that Web Wiz Forums is prone to a HTML injection vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute HTML code in a user's browser. The issue is reported to be present in the 'location' field of register.asp script. This problem is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials. Other attacks are also possible.
Exploit / POC
Solution / Fix
Web Wiz Forums location HTML Injection Vulnerability
Solution:
The problem has been reported to be fixed in Web Wiz Forums versions 7.5 and above. Users are advised to upgrade to one of the fixed versions.
Solution:
The problem has been reported to be fixed in Web Wiz Forums versions 7.5 and above. Users are advised to upgrade to one of the fixed versions.
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Web Wiz Forums location HTML Injection Vulnerability
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