Easy Forum join.php cross-site scripting
| easyforum-join-xss (24831) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Easy Forum is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the join.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the $image 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.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Easy Forum (2.5 or later), available from the Hot-Things.net Web site Web site. See References.
References:
- eVuln Advisory EV0085: Easy Forum XSS Vulnerability.
- Hot-Things.net Web site: Easy Forum 2.5.
- BID-16958: Easy Forum New User Image File HTML Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-0877: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Easy Forum 2.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the image variable.
- OSVDB ID: 23430: Easy Forum join.php image Variable XSS
- SA18996: Easy Forum Image URL Script Insertion Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0706: Easy Forum image Variable Handling Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Easy Forum Easy Forum 2.5
Reported:
Feb 21, 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