Web Crossing WebX webx cross-site scripting
| web-crossing-webx-xss (20381) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Web Crossing is vulnerable to cross-site scripting caused by improper validation of user-supplied input to WebX and webx. A remote attacker could embed malicious script in a URL request 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.
Platforms Affected:
- Web Crossing, Web Crossing 5.0
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Web Crossing (6.0 or later), available from the Web Crossing Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Web Crossing FAQ, Web Crossing FAQ at http://www.webcrossing.com/Home/products/features/platforms.
- BID-13482: WebCrossing WebX Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1611: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebX in Web Crossing 5.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL with an @ followed by the desired script.
- OSVDB ID: 16070: Web Crossing webx XSS
- SA15218: Web Crossing "webx" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Reported:
May 03, 2005
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