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Pligg search.php search Parameter XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 47766
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Synopsis
The remote web server hosts a web application that is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting attack.Description
The remote web server is hosting a version of Pligg that is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'search' parameter of the 'search.php' script.Solution
Apply the fix from the SVN repository.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 47766
File Name: pligg_search_xss.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 7/20/2010
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.3
Temporal Score: 4.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:pligg:pligg_cms
Required KB Items: www/pligg
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/19/2010
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/15/2010
Reference Information
BID: 41729