Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server cross-site scripting
| sharepoint-portal-xss (15729) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could create a malicious URL link to one of three vulnerable scripts, 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.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the latest Service Pack for Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server (SP3 or later), available from the Microsoft Corporation Download Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Apr 05 2004 - 06:12:41 CDT : Multiple XSS vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001.
- BID-10043: Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-0379: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001 allow remote attackers to process arbitrary web content and steal cookies via certain server scripts.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Reported:
Apr 05, 2004
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