HP System Management Homepage (SMH) unspecified cross-site scripting

hp-smh-unspecified-xss (34656) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

HP System Management Homepage is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using an unspecified 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:

  • HP, System Management Homepage 2.0.0
  • HP, System Management Homepage 2.0.1
  • HP, System Management Homepage 2.0.2
  • HP, System Management Homepage 2.1
  • HP, System Management Homepage 2.1.1

Remedy:

Refer to HPSBMA02216 SSRT071310 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

May 30, 2007

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