Gallery script cross-site scripting

gallery-script-xss (17948) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Gallery is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could create a malicious URL link containing embedded script, 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:

Upgrade to the latest version of Gallery (1.4.4-pl3 or later), available from the Gallery Web site. See References.

For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of Gallery (1.4.4_p4 or later), as listed in GLSA 200411-10. See References.

For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0(woody):
Upgrade to the latest version of gallery (1.2.5-8woody3 or later), as listed in DSA-642-1. See References.

For other distributions:
Contace your vendor for upgrade or patch information.

References:

  • Gallery Web site: Gallery :: your photos on your website.
  • BID-11602: Gallery Unspecified Remote HTML Injection Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-1106: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Gallery 1.4.4-pl3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via specially formed URLs
  • DSA-642: gallery -- several vulnerabilities
  • GLSA-200411-10: Gallery: Cross-site scripting vulnerability

Platforms Affected:

  • Debian Debian Linux 3.0
  • Gallery Gallery prior to 1.4.4-pl3
  • Gentoo Linux

Reported:

Nov 03, 2004

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