HELM "Subject" field cross-site scripting
| helm-subject-xss (17943) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
HELM is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input in the HELM Messaging module. A remote authenticated attacker could embed malicious script in the 'Subject' field of the 'compose message' form, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site, once the message is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials and gain administrative access to the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of HELM (3.1.20 or later), when it becomes available from the WebHost Automation Download Web page. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Nov 02 2004 - 20:43:32 CST: SQL injection and XSS Vulnerabilities in HELM.
- Hat-Squad Advisory,November 02, 2004: SQL injection and XSS Vulnerabilities in HELM.
- WebHost Automation Download Web page: Downloads.
- BID-11586: WebHost Automation Helm Control Panel Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-1499: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the compose message form in HELM 3.1.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the Subject field.
- SA13079: Helm Web Hosting Control Panel Two Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- WebHost Automation Helm WebHosting Control Panel 3.1.19 and prior
Reported:
Nov 02, 2004
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