Konqueror < 3.2.2-2 Cross-Domain Dialog Box Spoofing

low Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2374

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack.

Description

The remote host is using a version of Konqueror that is prone to a security flaw where a malicious website can spoof a cross-domain dialog box that may entice the local user to enter information based on the bogus domain. For example, if the malicious website were to spoof a trusted domain, the user may enter confidential information into the dialog box. These sort of exploits are commonly referred to as 'Phishing' scams.

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.2.2-2 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 2374

Family: Web Clients

Published: 11/1/2004

Updated: 3/6/2019

Reference Information

BID: 11477

Detections

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