Jobbex JobSite search_result.cfm cross-site scripting
| jobbexjobsite-searchresult-xss (43912) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Jobbex JobSite is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the search_result.cfm script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the opt 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:
- Avidweb Technologies, Jobbex JobSite
Remedy:
Jobbex JobSite customers should contact Avidweb Technologies support for patch information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Avidweb Technologies Web site, Security patch for Jobbex at http://support.avidwebtech.com/index.php?_m=news&_a=viewnews&newsid=4.
- Jobbex Web site, Turnkey Job Board Software at http://jobbex.com/.
- BID-30302: Jobbex JobSite 'search_result.cfm' Multiple SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-3340: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search_result.cfm in Jobbex JobSite allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchFor variable (possibly the opt parameter.)
- SA31089: Jobbex JobSite Cross-Site Scripting and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Jul 21, 2008
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