Low severity

VTLS.web.gateway cgi is vulnerable to XSS

Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the CGI VTLS.web.gateway, a library management solution.

Original release date
April 2006
Discovered by
Jesús Olmos González
Severity
1 / 5 Scale 1–5
Affected product
VTLS web.gateway up to version 48.1.0

Antecedentes

VTLS.web.gateway is a CGI from Visionary Technology in Library Solutions (VTLS Inc.), a company that offers technology solutions to more than 900 libraries in more than 32 countries.

Description

The CGI is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting: it is possible to execute HTML and JavaScript code in the browser of anyone who clicks a manipulated link. An attacker could intercept keystrokes or perform CSRF to submit forms from other pages.

Business impact

Code execution in the victims' browsers and potential theft of information or impersonation of user actions.

Affected systems

All versions with this solution up to 48.1.0.

Solución

Update to version 48.1.1.

Calendario de divulgación

27 Feb 2006 Vulnerability discovered by Internet Security Auditors.
18 Apr 2006 Initial notification sent to the manufacturer. No response.
26 Apr 2006 Second notification to the manufacturer. Inconclusive responses.
Sep 14, 2006 Third notice. No response.
1 Dec 2006 Fourth notice. No response.
4 Dec 2006 The manufacturer announces a new patch, with no release date.

References

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