Trac URL path cross-site scripting
| trac-url-path-xss (23775) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Trac from Edgewall is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted URL containing malicious script embedded within the path parameter 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 a victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 2006-01-12 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Trac Web site: The Trac Project - Trac.
- BID-16386: Edgewall Software Trac Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-4305: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Edgewall Trac 0.9, 0.9.1, and 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL, which is not properly sanitized before it is returned in an error page.
- GLSA-200601-12: Trac: Cross-site scripting vulnerability
- SA18048: Trac URL Path Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1015363: Edgewall Trac Input Validation Bug Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
- VUPEN/ADV-2005-2936: Trac URL Path Parameter Handling Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Edgewall Trac 0.9.2
- Gentoo Linux
Reported:
Dec 16, 2005
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