CommonSpot Content Server loader.cfm cross-site scripting
| commonspot-loader-xss (23864) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
CommonSpot Content Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted URL to the loader.cfm script containing malicious script embedded within the NewWindow 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:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system. See References.
References:
- PaperThin Homepage: CommonSpot Content Server - Efficient Content Management.
- UNSECURED SYSTEMS 12/23/2005: CommonSpot Content Server vuln..
- BID-16071: PaperThin CommonSpot Content Server Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-4574: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in loader.cfm in PaperThin CommonSpot Content Server 4.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the bNewWindow parameter.
- DSA-1201: ethereal -- several vulnerabilities
- OSVDB ID: 21931: CommonSpot Content Server loader.cfm bNewWindow Variable XSS
- SA18257: CommonSpot "bNewWindow" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Debian Debian Linux 3.1
- PaperThin CommonSpot Content Server 4.5
Reported:
Dec 23, 2005
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