AlstraSoft Web Host Directory "write a review" cross-site scripting
| webhostdirectory-review-xss (26665) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
AlstraSoft Web Host Directory is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the 'write a review' field. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute script in an administrator's Web browser when the review is viewed, allowing the attacker to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of February 6, 2010.
References:
- AlstraSoft.com Web site: AlstraSoft Web Host Directory.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon May 22 2006 - 22:10:39 CDT : AlstraSoft Web Host Directory v1.2.
- CVE-2006-2618: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) AlstraSoft Web Host Directory 1.2, aka (2) HyperStop WebHost Directory 1.2, might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the write a review box. NOTE: since user reviews do not require administrator privileges, and an auto-approve mechanism exists, this issue is a vulnerability.
Platforms Affected:
- Alstrasoft AlstraSoft Web Host Directory 1.2
Reported:
May 22, 2006
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