Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) routines cross-site scripting
| sun-jsf-routines-xss (41081) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by the improper processing of data by the input handling routines. A remote or local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the victim using the JSF application.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 4.3 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 3.7 |
| Exploitability: | High |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to Sun Alert ID: 233561 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Sun Alert ID: 233561: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) Input Handling Routines May Lead to Elevation of Privileges.
- ASA-2008-106: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) Input Handling Routines May Lead to Elevation of Privileges (Sun 233561)
- BID-28192: Sun Java Server Faces Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1285: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) 1.2 before 1.2_08 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
- RHSA-2008-0825: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0.CP03 security update
- RHSA-2008-0826: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0.CP01 security update
- RHSA-2008-0827: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0.CP03 security update
- RHSA-2008-0828: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0CP01 security update
- SA29327: Sun Java Server Faces Input Handling Cross-Site Scripting
- SECTRACK ID: 1020628: JBoss Input Validation Hole in JavaServer Faces Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks and Access Control Bug in Status Servlet Lets Remote Users Obtain Information
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-0808: Sun Java Server Faces Client-Side Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- RedHat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0 EL4
- RedHat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0 EL5
- RedHat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 EL5
- RedHat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 EL4
- Sun JSF 1.2
Reported:
Feb 27, 2008
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