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vBulletin memberlist.php what Parameter XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 14833
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Synopsis
The remote web server contains a PHP script that is susceptible to a cross-site scripting attack.Description
The remote version of vBulletin is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting issue due to a failure of the application to properly sanitize user-supplied URI input. 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.Solution
Unknown at this time.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 14833
File Name: vbulletin_xss2.nasl
Version: 1.23
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 9/28/2004
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.8
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.3
Temporal Score: 3.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:jelsoft:vbulletin
Required KB Items: www/vBulletin
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/21/2002
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2004-1824
BID: 6226