Konqueror < 3.2.2-2 Cross-Domain Dialog Box Spoofing

low Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2374

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack.

Description

The remote host is using a version of Konqueror that is prone to a security flaw where a malicious website can spoof a cross-domain dialog box that may entice the local user to enter information based on the bogus domain. For example, if the malicious website were to spoof a trusted domain, the user may enter confidential information into the dialog box. These sort of exploits are commonly referred to as 'Phishing' scams.

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.2.2-2 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 2374

Family: Web Clients

Published: 11/1/2004

Updated: 3/6/2019

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.6

Temporal Score: 2.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 3.7

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:U/RC:X

Reference Information

BID: 11477

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