Caucho Resin file parameter cross-site scripting

caucho-resin-file-xss (43367) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Caucho Resin is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the viewfile command within the Resin documentation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the file 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:

  • Caucho, Resin 2.1.1
  • Caucho, Resin 2.1.12
  • Caucho, Resin 2.1.2
  • Caucho, Resin 3.0.17
  • Caucho, Resin 3.0.18
  • Caucho, Resin 3.1.0
  • Caucho, Resin 3.1.0 and prior
  • Caucho, Resin 3.1.1
  • Caucho, Resin 3.1.2
  • Caucho, Resin 3.1.3

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Caucho Resin (3.0.25 or 3.1.4 or later), available from the Caucho Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Jun 25, 2008

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