RxGoogle query cross-site scripting
| rxgoogle-query-xss (15043) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
RxGoggle is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could create a malicious URL link to the rxgoogle.cgi script containing embedded code in the query 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.
Platforms Affected:
- Keith Chung, RxGoogle
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Feb 04 2004 - 15:36:53 CST, rxgoogle.cgi XSS Vulnerability. at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-02/0124.html.
- BID-9575: RXGoogle.CGI Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0251: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rxgoogle.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the query parameter.
Reported:
Feb 04, 2004
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