SillySearch search parameter allows cross-site scripting
| sillysearch-search-xss (15683) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
SillySearch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could embed malicious script in the search parameter in a specially-crafted URL request, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site, once the link is clicked.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of SillySearch (2.4 or later), available from the SillySearch Web site. See References.
References:
- SillySearch Web Site: SillySearch: Perl/CGI Website Search program.
- CVE-2004-2468: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SillySearch 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.
- SA11260: SillySearch "search" Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1009598: SillySearch Input Validation Bug Lets Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Platforms Affected:
- Scripts for Educators CGI programs SillySearch 2.3 and prior
Reported:
Mar 31, 2004
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