CC GuestBook cc_guestbook.pl Multiple Parameter XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11503

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Synopsis

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

Description

The remote host is running cc_guestbook.pl, a guestbook written in Perl.

This CGI is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting attack. An attacker may use this flaw to steal the cookies of your users.

Solution

Delete this CGI.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11503

File Name: cc_guestbook.nasl

Version: 1.22

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses : XSS

Published: 3/30/2003

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.0

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

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-1556

BID: 7237

CWE: 79

Detections

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