BASE < 1.4.4 base_local_rules.php dir Parameter XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 42264

Synopsis

A web application on the remote host has a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Description

The version of Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) running on the remote host has a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Input to the 'dir' parameter of base_local_rules.php is not properly sanitized. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into requesting a maliciously crafted URL.

Solution

Upgrade to BASE 1.4.4 or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?86a77f0c

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 42264

File Name: base_local_rules_xss.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: remote

Published: 10/27/2009

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:secureideas:basic_analysis_and_security_engine

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 8/11/2009

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/11/2009

Reference Information

BID: 36830

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

SECUNIA: 37147