NetAuction URL parameters allow cross-site scripting

netauction-parameters-xss (9365) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

NetAuction fails to properly filter user-supplied parameters in URL links. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by embedding malicious HTML or script code in the URL link to launch cross-site scripting attacks.


Consequences:

Gain Privileges

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

  • BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Jun 14 2002 - 13:15:05 CDT: Mewsoft Auction, PHP Classifieds and eFax.com - CrossSiteScripting issues.
  • BID-5023: Mewsoft NetAuction Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
  • CVE-2002-1703: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in auction.cgi for Mewsoft NetAuction 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the Term parameter.

Platforms Affected:

  • Mewsoft Corporation NetAuction 3.0

Reported:

Jun 14, 2002

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