Thread-IT Message Board XSS Vulnerability
Thread-IT Message Board XSS Vulnerability
Published: 24 September 2003
Released: 24 September 2003
Affected Systems: Thread-IT Message Board
Vendor: http://www.ymonda.co.uk
Issue: Remote attackers can inject XSS script.
Description:
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"Thread-IT is a simple message board product that uses classic ASP scripts and
an Access database. Installation of this product is simple even for people that
have no ASP scripting experience."
Details:
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It's possibile to inject XSS script in the Topic Title, Name and Message
fields.
Examples:
"><script> this code will hide every thing after it including the the
board topics if any attacker write it in the topic title.
<script>windows.open("URL");</script> this code will open a new
window when the board loaded.
Solution:
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The vendor has been contacted and a patch is not yet produced.
Suggestions:
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Filter all variables.
Discovered by / credit:
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Bahaa Naamneh
b_naamneh@xxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.bsecurity.tk