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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> CGI abuses : XSS >> ht://Dig htsearch.cgi XSS Vulnerability Assessment Details
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ht://Dig htsearch.cgi XSS |
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Checks if ht://Dig is vulnerable to XSS flaw in htsearch.cgi Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The 'htsearch' CGI, which is part of the ht://Dig package, is vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks, throught 'words' variable. With a specially crafted URL, a possible hacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity. Solution : Upgrade to a newer when available Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: 5091 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak |
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