WebWasher Classic 2.2/3.3 - Error Message Cross-Site Scripting

EDB-ID:

23380

CVE:





Platform:

Multiple

Date:

2003-11-13


source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9039/info

It has been reported that a cross-site scripting vulnerability may exist in WebWasher Classic that may allow remote attackers to execute HTML or script code in a user's browser. The issue is reported to occur due to error messages returned to the user. User-supplied data is not properly sanitized therefore allowing an attacker to a construct a malicious link containing HTML or script code that may be rendered in a user's browser.

WebWasher Classic versions 3.3 Build 44 and 2.2.1 are reported to be prone to this issue, however other versions may be affected as well. 

http://www.example.com/<script>alert("WASH_ME")</script>