dotProject index.php multiple parameters cross-site scripting

dotproject-index-multiple-xss (44770) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

dotProject is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the index.php script. If various actions are set, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the inactive, date, callback or type parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Platforms Affected:

  • dotmarketing, dotProject 2.1.2

Remedy:

No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • dotproject Web site, dotproject - Open Source Software :: Open Source Project and Task Management Software at http://www.dotproject.net/.
  • packet storm Web site, dotproject-sqlxss at http://packetstorm.linuxsecurity.com/0808-exploits/dotproject-sqlxss.txt.
  • BID-30924: dotProject Multiple SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2008-3886: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in dotProject 2.1.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the inactive parameter in a tasks action, (2) the date parameter in a calendar day_view action, (3) the callback parameter in a public calendar action, or (4) the type parameter in a ticketsmith action.
  • SA31681: dotProject SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting

Reported:

Aug 28, 2008

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