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SquirrelMail 1.2.9 / 1.2.10 read_body.php Multiple Parameter XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11415

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Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Description

The remote host seems to be vulnerable to a security problem in SquirrelMail. The 'read_body.php' script doesn't filter out user input for multiple parameters, allowing for XSS attacks.

Solution

Upgrade to a newer version of this software.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11415

File Name: squirremail_cross_site_scripting.nasl

Version: 1.35

Type: remote

Published: 3/19/2003

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail

Required KB Items: www/PHP

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/2/2002

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-1341

BID: 6302

CWE: 20, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 74, 750, 751, 79, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990

RHSA: 2003:0042-07