Project EROS [img] tag cross-site scripting
| project-eros-img-xss (27488) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Project EROS is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using [img] tags 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 project eros (20060622-0315 or later), available from the Zoid Technologies Web site. See References.
References:
- Zoid Technologies Web site: Changelog.
- BID-18627: Project Eros BBSEngine Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-3308: Unspecified vulnerability in the wpprop code for Project EROS bbsengine before 20060622-0315 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors via [img] tags, possibly cross-site scripting (XSS).
- SA20760: Project EROS bbsengine Multiple Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2503: Project EROS bbsengine Remote SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Zoid Technologies Project EROS prior 20060622-0315
Reported:
Jun 23, 2006
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