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Family: CGI abuses : XSS --> Category: infos
vBulletin BB Tag XSS Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks BBTag XSS flaw in vBulletin
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote web server contains a PHP script that is susceptible to a
cross-site scripting attack.
Description :
According to its banner, the remote version of vBulletin is earlier
than 2.3.6 / 3.0.6. Such versions are reportedly vulnerable to a
cross-site scripting issue involving its BB code parsing.
As a result of this vulnerability, it is possible for a remote
attacker to create a malicious link containing script code that will
be executed in the browser of an unsuspecting user when followed.
This may facilitate the theft of cookie-based authentication
credentials as well as other attacks.
See also :
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-01/0526.html
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=800224
Solution :
Upgrade to vBulletin version 2.3.6 / 3.0.6 or later.
Threat Level:
Low / CVSS Base Score : 1
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:R/C:N/A:N/I:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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