ProgSys verion 0.151 XSS vulnerability

[security () vigilon com]

25/10/06

Vigilon Advisory                http://www.vigilon.com/advisories/vg-progsys-24-10-2006.txt

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Application: ProgSys
Web Site:    http://www.boesch-it.de/sw/php-scripts/progsys/english/download.php
Versions:    0.151 and below
Platform:    linux, windows, freebsd, sun
Bug:         Cross Site Scripting.
Fix Available: Yes
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1) Introduction
2) Bug
3) The Code
4) Fix
5) About Vigilon
6) Disclaimer
7) Feedback

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1) Introduction
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ProgSys is a support system for application development. 
Features: Data stored in MySQL, administration interface, support for multiple languages, 
support for multiple instances in one database, own header/footer can be defined for every program, 
bug tracking, ToDo list, changelogs, reference list, feature requests, download counter and 
newsletter for programs. 

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2) Bug
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Cross-Site Scripting.

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3) Proof of concept.
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almost every file is possible to create XSS.

example:

/progsys/admin/index.php/>"><ScRiPt>alert("XSS")</ScRiPt>

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4) Fix
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The author claims these problems were fixed at Version 0.152


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5) About Vigilon
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Vigilon Inc. is a security software company that helps organizations, 
and the security providers that serve them, 
reduce business risk while lowering operational security costs.
using the Continual Vigilance platform.

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6) Disclaimer
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The information within this paper may change without notice. Use of this
information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are
NO warranties with regard to this information. In no event shall the author
be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with
the use or spread of this information. Any use of this information is at the
user's own risk.

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7) FeedBack
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Please send suggestions, updates, and comments to:

Security () vigilon com
http://www.vigilon.com

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Credit:

Moran Zavdi