Short Name |
HTTP:XSS:HTML-SCRIPT-IN-URL-PTH |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
HTML Script Tag Embedded in URL Path |
Release Date |
2003/10/08 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts at cross-site scripting attacks. Attackers can create a malicious Web site that includes HTML embedded in the hyperlinks, which can violate site security settings.
The Apache 'mod_proxy_ftp' module is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks. This issue is reported to affect Apache 2.0.63 and 2.2.9; other versions may also be affected.