Thread-ITSQL XSS Vulnerability

[Bahaa Naamneh <b_naamneh () hotmail com>]

Thread-ITSQL XSS Vulnerability


Published: 24 September 2003

Released: 24 September 2003

Affected Systems: Thread-ITSQL 

Vendor: http://www.ymonda.co.uk

Issue: Remote attackers can inject XSS script. 



Description:
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"Thread-ITSQL message board product is designed specifically for SQL Server 7 or 2000 for use on high traffic web sites 
or Intranets. 
Version 2.0 now includes the ability to moderate topics and or replies on a forum by forum basis."


Details:
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It's possibile to inject XSS script in the Topic Title, Name and Message fields. 

Examples:

"><script> this code will hide every thing after it including the the board topics if any attacker write it in 
the topic title.

<script>windows.open("URL");</script> this code will open a new window when the
board loaded.



Solution:
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The vendor has been contacted and a patch is not yet produced.



Suggestions:
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Filter all variables. 



Discovered by / credit:
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Bahaa Naamneh
b_naamneh () hotmail com
http://www.bsecurity.tk