Drupal theme .tpl.php cross-site scripting
| drupal-theme-xss (39605) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Drupal is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input to theme .tpl.php files. If register_globals is enabled and .htaccess fails to run, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unspecified 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:
- Drupal, Drupal 4.7.11
- Drupal, Drupal 5.6
Remedy:
No remedy available as of March 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- DRUPAL-SA-2008-007, Drupal core - Cross site scripting (register_globals) at http://drupal.org/node/208565.
- BID-27238: Drupal Prior To 4.7.11 and 5.6 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-0274: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Drupal 4.7.x and 5.x, when certain .htaccess protections are disabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted links involving theme .tpl.php files.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0127: Drupal Multiple Cross Site Scripting and Request Forgery Vulnerabilities
- SA28422: Drupal Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Jan 10, 2008
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