Pligg search.php search Parameter XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 47766

Synopsis

The remote web server hosts a web application that is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting attack.

Description

The remote web server is hosting a version of Pligg that is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'search' parameter of the 'search.php' script.

Solution

Apply the fix from the SVN repository.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?e114a6c5

https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512394

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 47766

File Name: pligg_search_xss.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: remote

Published: 7/20/2010

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:pligg:pligg_cms

Required KB Items: www/pligg

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/19/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/15/2010

Reference Information

BID: 41729

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

SECUNIA: 40616