Pixelpost index.php script cross-site scripting
| pixelpost-index-xss (24261) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Pixelpost is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the index.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the 'Add Comment' field to execute script in the administrator's Web browser once the 'Comments' menu is opened, allowing the attacker to steal the administrator's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Pixelpost (1.5 or later), available from the Pixelpost Web site. See References.
References:
- eVuln Advisory EV0045: Pixelpost Photoblog XSS Vulnerability.
- Pixelpost Web site: Pixelpost - Authentic Photoblog Flavour.
- BID-16362: Pixelpost User Comment HTML Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-0409: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Pixelpost Photoblog 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Add Comment field in a comment popup.
- SA18572: Pixelpost Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1015529: Pixelpost Input Validation Holes Permit Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0309: Pixelpost User Comments Handling Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Pixelpost Pixelpost 1.4.3
Reported:
Jan 21, 2006
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