WebSight Directory System cross-site scripting
| websight-directory-system-css (8624) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
WebSight Directory System is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could submit a URL link containing embedded script to the administrator for approval, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser once the link is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the administrator's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- WebSight Directory System, WebSight Directory System 0.1
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of WebSight Directory System (0.1.1 or later), available from the WebSight Directory System Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Mar 25 2002 - 11:13:37 CST, WebSight Directory System: cross-site-scripting bug at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-03/0304.html.
- SourceForge.net, Important security fix at http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=163389.
- WebSight Directory System Web site, WebSight Directory System at http://websight.sourceforge.net/.
- BID-4357: WebSight Directory System Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0494: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WebSight Directory System 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript and gain access to the WebSight administrator via a new link submission containing the script in a website name.
Reported:
Mar 25, 2002
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