Detections
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YUI charts.swf / swfstore.swf / uploader.swf XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 50495
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Synopsis
The remote web server hosts at least one SWF file that is affected a cross-site scripting vulnerability.Description
The version of the YUI library of JavaScript utilities and controls hosted on the remote web server includes at least one SWF file that is affected by an unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability.An attacker can leverage this issue to inject arbitrary HTML or script code into a user's browser to be executed within the security context of the affected site.
Solution
Either upgrade to YUI version 2.8.2 or later or replace the affected files as described in the YUI advisory. Alternatively,- If using Bugzilla, upgrade to version 3.2.8 / 3.4.8 / 3.6.2 / 3.7.3 or later.
- If using Moodle, upgrade to version 1.9.10 or later.
See Also
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=160910
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2010/Nov/48
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 50495
File Name: yui_swf_xss.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: Remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 11/5/2010
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 2.3
Percentile: 8.67
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
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Patch Publication Date: 10/26/2010
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/26/2010
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2010-4207, CVE-2010-4208, CVE-2010-4209
BID: 44420