Agora.cgi script cross-site scripting
| agora-cgi-css (7708) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Agora.cgi is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. If debug mode is enabled, a remote attacker could create a specially-crafted URL link containing malicious script, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser under the security context of the hosting Web site once the link is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials and gain access to their account.
Platforms Affected:
- Steve Kneizys, Agora.cgi
Remedy:
Apply patch security_01242002.pl, available from the Agora.cgi Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Agora.cgi Web site, Special Security Updates at http://www.agoracgi.com/security.html.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Dec 17 2001 - 16:30:49 CST, Agoracgi v3.3e Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0177.html.
- BID-3702: Agora.CGI Debug Mode Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-1199: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in agora.cgi for Agora 3.0a through 4.0g, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute Javascript on other clients via the cart_id parameter.
- OSVDB ID: 698: AgoraCart agora.cgi cart_id XSS
Reported:
Dec 17, 2001
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