Chipmunk Directory recommend.php cross-site scripting
| chipmunk-recommend-xss (32834) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Chipmunk Directory is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the recommend.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the entryID parameter 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:
- Chipmunk Scripts, Chipmunk Directory 2.0 and prior
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Chipmunk Scripts Web page, Chipmunk Directory at http://chipmunk-scripts.com/page.php?ID=15.
Reported:
Oct 21, 2005
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