PHP Code Snippet Library index.php cross-site scripting
| snippet-index-xss (17108) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
PHP Code Snippet Library is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by the improper filtering of user-supplied input in the index.php script. A remote attacker could create a malicious URL link to the index.php script containing embedded code in the cat_select or show parameters, 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:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- Nikkyt0x Advisory #0000-0001: PHP Code Snippet Library Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities.
- BID-11038: PHP Code Snippet Library Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-1746: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in PHP Code Snippet Library allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) cat_select or (2) show parameters.
- SA12370: PHP Code Snippet Library Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Open Source PHP Code Snippet Library 0.8
Reported:
Aug 24, 2004
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