Easy File Sharing Web Server description cross-site scripting

easyfilesharing-description-xss (25136) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Easy File Sharing Web Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input when uploading a file or creating a folder. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the Description field 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:

  • EFS Software, Easy File Sharing Web Server 3.2

Remedy:

No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • File sharing software free download Web site, File sharing software free download at http://www.sharing-file.com/.
  • BID-17046: Easy File Sharing Web Server Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2006-1160: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Description field in creating a folder or uploading a file.
  • OSVDB ID: 23793: Easy File Sharing Web Server File/Folder Description Field XSS
  • SA19178: Easy File Sharing Web Server Two Vulnerabilities
  • VUPEN/ADV-2006-0912: Easy File Sharing Web Server Format String and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Mar 10, 2006

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