Sun Java System Web Server advanced search cross-site scripting
| javasystem-advancedsearch-xss (42624) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Sun Java System Web Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the advanced search feature. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using an unknown 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.
*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: 236481 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Sun Alert ID: 236481: Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in the Sun Java System Web Server Advanced Search Mechanism .
- BID-29355: Sun Java System Web Server Advanced Search Mechanism Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-2518: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the advanced search mechanism (webapps/search/advanced.jsp) in Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 before SP9 and 7.0 before Update 3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, probably related to the next parameter.
- SA30381: Sun Java System Web Server Advanced Search Cross-Site Scripting
- SECTRACK ID: 1020110: Sun Java System Web Server Input Validation Hole in Advanced Search Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1649: Sun Java System Web Server Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Java System Web Server 6.1
- Sun Java System Web Server 7.0
Reported:
May 23, 2008
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net
* According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall IBM be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.