Adobe ColdFusion setEncoding function cross-site scripting
| coldfusion-setencoding-xss (41145) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Adobe ColdFusion could allow a remote attacker to bypass cross-site scripting protection and perform cross-site scripting attacks on vulnerable Web applications, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the "Application.cfm" or "Application.cfc" files containing the "setEncoding" function 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:
- Adobe, ColdFusion 8.0
- Macromedia, ColdFusion 7.0
Remedy:
Refer to APSB08-07 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- APSB08-07, Update available for ColdFusion MX 7 and ColdFusion 8 Cross-Site Scripting issue at http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-07.html.
- BID-28205: Adobe ColdFusion Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-0644: Adobe ColdFusion MX 7 and ColdFusion 8 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism for applications via unspecified vectors related to the setEncoding function.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0862: Adobe ColdFusion Client-Side Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- SA29332: Adobe ColdFusion Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1019590: Adobe ColdFusion Application setEncoding() Bug Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Reported:
Mar 11, 2008
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