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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200412-23] Zwiki: XSS vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Zwiki: XSS vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200412-23
(Zwiki: XSS vulnerability)
Due to improper input validation, Zwiki can be exploited to
perform cross-site scripting attacks.
Impact
By enticing a user to read a specially-crafted wiki entry, an
attacker can execute arbitrary script code running in the context of
the victim's browser.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://zwiki.org/925ZwikiXSSVulnerability
Solution:
All Zwiki users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-zope/zwiki-0.36.2-r1"
Threat Level: Low
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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