Widexl Download Tracker down.pl cross-site scripting
| downloadtracker-down-xss (24161) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Widexl Download Tracker is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the down.pl script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the ID 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.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Widexl Download Tracker (1.06 or later), available from the Widexl Web site. See References.
References:
- Widexl.com Internet Solutions - Web site: Widexl - The Download Tracker Script.
- BID-16265: Widexl Download Tracker Down.PL Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-0246: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in down.pl in Widexl Download Tracker 1.06 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ID parameter.
- OSVDB ID: 22462: Widexl Download Tracker down.pl ID Variable XSS
- SA18472: Widexl Download Tracker "ID" Parameter Cross-Site Scripting
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0213: Widexl Download Tracker ID Parameter Cross Site Scripting Issue
Platforms Affected:
- Widexl Widexl Download Tracker 1.06 and prior
Reported:
Jan 16, 2006
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