Helm forgotPassword.asp cross-site scripting
| helm-forgotpassword-xss (24139) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Helm is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the forgotPassword.asp script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the txtEmailAddress variable 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:
- WebHost Automation, Helm WebHosting Control Panel 3.2.8
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Helm (3.2.9 or later), available from the Helm Web site. See References..
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Jan 12 2006 - 15:45:30 CST, Helm XSS Vulnerability at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-01/0232.html.
- WebHost Automation Web site, Driving your hosting business! at http://www.webhostautomation.com/webhost-372.
- BID-16234: Web Host Automation Ltd. Helm ForgotPassword.ASP Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-0211: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forgotPassword.asp in Helm Hosting Control Panel 3.2.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the txtEmailAddress parameter.
- OSVDB ID: 22454: Helm Control Panel forgotPassword.asp txtEmailAddress Variable XSS
- SA18492: Helm Web Hosting Control Panel "txtEmailAddress" Cross-Site Scripting
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0203: Helm Web Hosting Control Panel Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 12, 2006
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