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Xoops URL Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA10481
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Release Date:
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2003-12-22
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Last Update:
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2005-01-04
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Cross Site Scripting
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Xoops 2.x
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Description:
Chintan Trivedi has reported a vulnerability in Xoops, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct Cross Site Scripting attacks.
The "/modules/mylinks/myheader.php" script returns the "url" parameter without any prior sanitation. This can be exploited by including arbitrary HTML or script code in a user's browser session, which will be executed when viewed.
The vulnerability has been reported in version 2.0.5.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 2.0.5.2 or later.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Chintan Trivedi, Eye on Security Research Group - India.
Changelog:
2005-01-04: Updated "Solution" section.
Original Advisory:
http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1194
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