PostNuke < 0.7.2.3 Multiple Script XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11743

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Synopsis

A remote web application is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

Description

The remote host is running a version of PostNuke that is vulnerable to various cross-site scripting attacks.

An attacker may use these flaws to steal the cookies of the legitimate users of this website.

Solution

Upgrade to PostNuke 0.7.2.3-Phoenix.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11743

File Name: postnuke_multiple_xss.nasl

Version: 1.33

Type: remote

Published: 6/17/2003

Updated: 6/4/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:postnuke_software_foundation:postnuke

Required KB Items: www/postnuke

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/13/2003

Reference Information

BID: 7898, 7901

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