Jax LinkLists jax_linklists.php cross-site scripting

jax-jaxlinklists-xss (41573) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Jax LinkLists is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the jax_linklists.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the cat 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.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.

References:

  • Jax LinkLists Web site: Jax LinkLists.
  • BID-28518: Jack (tR) Jax LinkLists 'jax_linklists.php' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-6562: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jax_linklists.php in Jack (tR) Jax LinkLists 1.00 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cat parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
  • OSVDB ID: 18581: Jax LinkLists jax_linklists.php Multiple Parameter XSS

Platforms Affected:

  • Jax Scripting Jax LinkLists 1.0

Reported:

Mar 31, 2008

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