Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP TRACE cross-site scripting

mbedthis-httptrace-xss (34854) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Mbedthis AppWeb is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. If the HTTP TRACE method is enabled, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted HTTP TRACE request 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:

  • Mbedthis, Mbedthis AppWeb 2.2.1 and prior

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Mbedthis AppWeb (12.2.2 or later) available from the Mbedthis Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Mbedthis Web site, Mbedthis AppWeb Features: New Features in 2.2.2 -TRACE method disabled at http://www.mbedthis.com/products/appWeb/doc/product/newFeatures.html.
  • BID-24456: Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP TRACE Information Disclosure Vulnerability
  • CVE-2007-3008: Mbedthis AppWeb before 2.2.2 enables the HTTP TRACE method, which has unspecified impact probably related to remote information leaks and cross-site tracing (XST) attacks, a related issue to CVE-2004-2320 and CVE-2005-3398.
  • OSVDB ID: 35511: Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP TRACE Method XSS
  • SA25636: Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP TRACE Response Cross-Site Scripting

Reported:

Jun 13, 2007

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