HFS (HTTP File Server) host field cross-site scripting

hfs-host-xss (39870) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

HFS (HTTP File Server) is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the host field to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Platforms Affected:

  • HFS, HFS (HTTP File Server) 2.0 - 2.3 Beta 174

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of HFS (HTTP File Server) (2.2c or later), available from the HFS ~ Http File Server Web page. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Jan 23 2008 - 11:47:17 CST , Syhunt: HFS (HTTP File Server) Template Cross-Site Scripting and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-01/0343.html.
  • HFS ~ Http File Server Web page, HFS ~ Http File Server at http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/.
  • BID-27423: HFS HTTP File Server Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2008-0409: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HTTP File Server (HFS) before 2.2c allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the userinfo subcomponent of a URL.
  • SA28631: HTTP File Server Multiple Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Jan 23, 2008

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