Open WebMail logindomain cross-site scripting
| open-webmail-logindomain-xss (19335) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Open WebMail is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input in the logindomain parameter. 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:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, available from the Open WebMail Patch Download Web page. See References.
References:
- Open WebMail Patch Download Web page: Index of /openwebmail/download/cert/patches.
- Open WebMail Web site: Welcome to Open WebMail Project!.
- BID-12547: Open WebMail Logindomain Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-0445: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Open WebMail 2.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the domain name parameter (logindomain) in the login page.
- SA14253: Open WebMail Login Page Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1013172: Open WebMail Input Validation Flaw in `logindomain` Lets Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Platforms Affected:
- Open WebMail Project Open WebMail prior to 20050212
- SCO SCO UnixWare 2.0.x
Reported:
Feb 14, 2005
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