XOOPS myheader.php cross-site scripting
| xoops-myheaderphp-xss (14050) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
XOOPS is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper filtering of the url parameter. A remote attacker could embed malicious script in a specially-crafted URL request to the myheader.php script using the url parameter, 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 and other sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- XOOPS, XOOPS 2.0.5.1
Remedy:
No remedy available as of October 23, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun Dec 21 2003 - 08:44:39 CST, XSS vulnerability in XOOPS 2.0.5.1 at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-12/0303.html.
- BID-9269: Xoops MyLinks Myheader.php Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Reported:
Dec 21, 2003
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