ht://Dig htsearch.cgi config Parameter XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 16317

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Synopsis

The remote host contains a web search engine that is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running a version of ht://Dig which is vulnerable to an unspecified cross-site scripting attack. An attacker can exploit this flaw to steal information from unsuspecting users.

Solution

Upgrade to ht://Dig 3.2.0b7 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 16317

File Name: htdig_xss2.nasl

Version: 1.20

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses : XSS

Published: 2/8/2005

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.7

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

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/3/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-0085

BID: 12442

CWE: 20, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 74, 750, 751, 79, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990

DSA: 680

Detections

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