PHP header() function could allow cross-site scripting
| php-header-xss (10079) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
PHP could allow a remote attacker to launch cross-site scripting attacks and cause automatic file downloads, caused by an input validation vulnerability in the header() function. A remote attacker using the PHP header() function could inject malicious script into URL headers by sending a specially-crafted URL request that uses hexadecimal URL encoded characters. This could cause the script to be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the vulnerable server or cause file downloads to be initiated.
Platforms Affected:
- PHP, PHP 4.2.3
- Various vendors, Any Web server
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sat Sep 07 2002 - 17:36:49 CDT , PHP header() CRLF Injection at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0067.html.
- PHP Group Web site, PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor at http://www.php.net/.
- BID-5669: PHP Header Function Script Injection Vulnerability
Reported:
Sep 07, 2002
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