H-Sphere login page cross-site scripting
| hsphere-login-xss (24096) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
H-Sphere is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the login module. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the login parameter to execute script in a victim¿s Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, allowing the attacker to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- Positive Software, H-Sphere 2.4.3 Patch 8
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of H-Sphere (2.4.3 Patch 9 or later), available from the Positive Software Corporation Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Jan 12 2006 - 11:18:46 CST, H-Sphere Security Vulnerability at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-01/0185.html.
- Positive Software Corporation Web site, H-Sphere 2.4.3 Patch 9 Release Notes at http://www.psoft.net/HSdocumentation/versions/index.php?v=243p9&p=r.
- CVE-2006-0193: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Hosting Control Panel (psoft.hsphere.CP) in Positive Software H-Sphere 2.4.3 Patch 8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the login parameter in a login action.
- OSVDB ID: 22372: H-Sphere psoft.hsphere.CP login Variable XSS
- SA18447: H-Sphere "login" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0172: H-Sphere login Parameter Handling Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 12, 2006
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net