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WikkaWiki "phrase" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA18015
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Release Date:
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2005-12-14
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Last Update:
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2006-01-13
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Popularity:
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5,032 views
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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: | WikkaWiki 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-4255
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Description:
r0t has discovered a vulnerability in WikkaWiki, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.
Input passed to the "phrase" parameter in the text search feature isn't properly sanitised before being returned to the user. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a user's browser session in context of an affected site.
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 1.1.6.0. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 1.1.6.1.
http://wikka.jsnx.com/downloads/
Provided and/or discovered by:
r0t
Changelog:
2005-12-27: Fixed version released by vendor. Updated "Solution Status" and "Solution" sections.
2006-01-13: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://wikka.jsnx.com/WikkaReleaseNotes
http://pridels.blogspot.com/2005/12/wikkawiki-xss-vuln.html
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