YaBB shadow tags cross-site scripting
| yabb-shadow-tags-xss (18284) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
YaBB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted message containing malicious script embedded within the shadow tags, 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.
Platforms Affected:
- YaBB, YaBB prior to GOLD SP 1.4
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of YaBB (GOLD SP 1.4 or later), available from the YaBB Download Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- YABB Web site, Yet another Bulletin Board - Free open source forum software at http://www.yabbforum.com/.
- BID-11764: YaBB Shadow BBCode Tag JavaScript Injection Vulnerability
Reported:
Nov 26, 2004
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