Apache Axis2 modules cross-site scripting
| axis2-modules-xss (58790) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apache Axis2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the engagingglobally script. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the modules 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: | 3.5 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | Single |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 3.3 |
| Exploitability: | High |
| Remediation Level: | Unavailable |
| Report Confidence: | Uncorroborated |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- Apache Web site: Axis2/Java.
- Offensive Security Exploit Database [05-21-2010]: Authenticated Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (XSS) within Apache Axis2 administration console .
- PR10-03: Authenticated Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (XSS) within Apache Axis2 administration console.
- BID-40327: Apache Axis2 'engagingglobally' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2010-2103: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in axis2-admin/axis2-admin/engagingglobally in the administration console in Apache Axis2/Java 1.4.1, 1.5.1, and possibly other versions, as used in SAP Business Objects 12, 3com IMC, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the modules parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- OSVDB ID: 64844: Apache Axis2/Java axis2/axis2-admin/engagingglobally modules Parameter XSS
- SA39906: Apache Axis2/Java modules Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2010-1215: Apache Axis2/Java modules Parameter Cross Site Sripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Apache Software Foundation Axis2/Java 1.5.1
Reported:
May 21, 2010
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