MoinMoin PageEditor.py template Parameter XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 46817

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Synopsis

A wiki application on the remote web server has a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Description

The version of MoinMoin running on the remote host is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'template' parameter of the 'PageEditor.py' script. An unauthenticated, remote attacker, exploiting this flaw, could execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser.

Solution

Apply the patch from the vendor's advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 46817

File Name: moinmoin_pageeditor_xss.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses : XSS

Published: 6/7/2010

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:moinmo:moinmoin

Required KB Items: www/moinmoin

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Patch Publication Date: 6/3/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/3/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2010-2487

BID: 40549

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

SECUNIA: 40043

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