phpVID query parameter cross-site scripting
| phpvid-query-xss (42450) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
phpVID is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the search_results.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the query 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:
- Vastal I-Tech, phpVID
Remedy:
No remedy available as of August 16, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Vastal I-Tech & Co. Web site, phpVID :: The Video Sharing Software!! at http://www.vastal.com/phpvid-the-video-sharing-software.html.
- BID-29238: phpVID 'search_results.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-2335: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search_results.php in Vastal I-Tech phpVID 1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- SA30152: phpVID "query" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Reported:
May 15, 2008
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