Ideal BB error.asp cross-site scripting
| ideal-bb-error-xss (12844) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Ideal BB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper filtering of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could embed malicious script in the msg variable in a specially-crafted URL to the error.asp script, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site, once the link is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- Ideal Science, Ideal BB 1.4.9 beta
Remedy:
Reportedly, there is a fix available for download from the Ideal Science, Inc. Web site.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Ideal Science, Inc. Web site, Ideal Science: Bulletin Board Software at http://www.idealscience.com/site/default.aspx.
- Zone-h Security Advisory ZH2003-15SA, IdealBB XSS Vulnerability at http://www.zone-h.org/en/advisories/read/id=2838/.
- BID-8360: IdealBB Error.ASP Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Reported:
Aug 07, 2003
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