WebAdmin modalframe.wdm file HTML injection

webadmin-html-injection (19162) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

WebAdmin is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL that contains malicious script embedded within the modalframe.wdm file, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site, once the link is viewed. 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 WebAdmin (3.0.4 or later), available from the Alt-N Technologies Web site. See References.

References:

  • Alt-N Technologies Web site: WebAdmin.
  • BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Jan 28 2005 - 08:56:19 CST : Multiple vulnerabilities in Alt-N WebAdmin <= 3.0.2.
  • BID-12395: Alt-N WebAdmin Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2005-0319: Direct remote injection vulnerability in modalfram.wdm in Alt-N WebAdmin 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to load external webpages that appear to come from the WebAdmin server, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script to facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) and phishing attacks.

Platforms Affected:

  • Alt-N WebAdmin 3.0.2 and prior

Reported:

Jan 29, 2005

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