Links user.cgi and add.cgi cross-site scripting
| links-usercgi-addcgi-xss (20415) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Links and Links SQL from Gossamer Threads are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could embed malicious script in a URL request to the user.cgi or add.cgi scripts 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:
Upgrade to the latest version of Links (3.0.1 or later), available from the Links Web site. See References.
References:
- Links SQL Web site: Gossamer Links - Web Applications - Link Software.
- Links Web site: Gossamer Links v2.0 - Link Software - Web Applications.
- BID-13484: Gossamer Threads Links User.CGI Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1492: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user.cgi in Gossamer Threads Links SQL 2.x and 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the url parameter.
- OSVDB ID: 16189: Gossamer Threads Links SQL user.cgi url Variable XSS
- SA15253: Gossamer Threads Links Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1013891: Gossamer Links SQL Input Validation Flaw Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Platforms Affected:
- Gossamer Threads Links (Gossamer) 2.x
- Gossamer Threads Links SQL 3.x
Reported:
May 05, 2005
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