SSServer Search for cross-site scripting
| ssserver-searchfor-xss (20558) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
SSServer is a search assistant running on Microsoft Windows and Unix-based operating systems. SSServer version 1.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting caused by improper validation of user-supplied input in the search for field. A remote attacker could embed malicious script in the search for field 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, obtain sensitive information, or perform actions as the targeted victim.
Platforms Affected:
- Kryloff Technologies, SSServer 1.1
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SSServer System Requirements Web page, System Requirements and SSServer¿ Messages. at http://www.kryltech.com/svreadme.htm#SYSTEM.
- SSServer Web page, Configuring Subject Search Server at http://www.kryltech.com/svreadme.htm#INTRO.
- BID-13574: Subject Search Server Search For Variable HTML Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1599: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kryloff Technologies Subject Search Server (SSServer) 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Search For field.
- SA15288: Subject Search Server "Search for" Field Cross-Site Scripting
- SECTRACK ID: 1013938: SSServer Input Validation Hole in `Search for` Field Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Reported:
May 11, 2005
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