Dokeos unspecified cross-site scripting
| dokeos-unspecified-xss (41046) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Dokeos 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:
- Dokeos, Dokeos 1.8.4
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability (1.8.4 SP3), available from the Dokeos Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Dokeos Web site, Security Patches - Dokeos 1.8 - Dokeos 1.8.4 SP3 at http://www.dokeos.com/wiki/index.php/Security.
- BID-28121: RETIRED: Dokeos Multiple Remote Code Execution and Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-1222: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dokeos 1.8.4 before SP3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0798: Dokeos Unspecified Code Execution and Cross Site Scripting Issues
- SA29254: Dokeos Code Execution and Cross-Site Scripting
Reported:
Mar 06, 2008
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