CityPost Simple PHP Upload message parameter cross-site scripting
| citypostsimplephp-upload-message-xss (20164) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
CityPost Simple PHP Script is vulnerable to cross-site scripting caused by improper validation of data sent to the message parameter. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted URL containing embedded code which, once the link is clicked, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- Simple PHP Upload Script: Simple PHP Upload Script Home page.
- BID-13261: CityPost Simple PHP Upload Simple-upload-53.PHP Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-4671: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in simple-upload-53.php in CityPost Simple PHP Upload 5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message parameter.
- SECTRACK ID: 1013749: CityPost Simple PHP Upload Input Validation Hole Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Platforms Affected:
- Allen Kim CityPost Simple PHP Script
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Reported:
Apr 19, 2005
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