HTTP Commander Default.aspx and logofflast.aspx cross-site scripting

httpcommander-multiple-xss (31877) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

HTTP Commander is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Default.aspx script using the txtUsername parameter or the logofflast.aspx script using the logoffMessage parameter. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the LogoffMessage or tstUsername parameters in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Platforms Affected:

  • HTTP Commander, HTTP Commander 6.0

Remedy:

HTTP Commander customers should contact Element-IT support for upgrade or patch information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • HTTP Commander Web site, Web file manager HTTP Commander at http://www.http-com.com/Default.asp?section=Features.
  • BID-22298: HTTP Commander Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-0583: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in HTTP Commander 6.0, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) LogoffMessage parameter to logofflast.aspx or the (2) txtUsername parameter to Default.aspx. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
  • SA23964: HTTP Commander Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Jan 29, 2007

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