Apache MyFaces Tomahawk "autoscroll" Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability


Description   A vulnerability has been identified in Apache MyFaces Tomahawk, which could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary scripting code. This issue is caused by an input validation error when processing the "autoscroll" parameter, which could be exploited by attackers to cause arbitrary scripting code to be executed by the user's browser in the security context of an affected Web site.
     
Vulnerable Products   Vulnerable Software:
Apache MyFaces Tomahawk version 1.1.5 and prior
     
Solution   Upgrade to Apache MyFaces Tomahawk version 1.1.6 : http://myfaces.apache.org/tomahawk/
     
CVE   CVE-2007-3101
     
References   https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/TOMAHAWK-983
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/TOMAHAWK-1021
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=544
     
Vulnerability Manager Detection   No
     
IPS Protection  
ASQ Engine alarm Available Since
XSS - Prevention - GET : cookie access attempt using script language found in URL
3.2.0
XSS - Prevention - GET : javascript code found in URL
3.2.0
XSS - Prevention - GET : 'script' tag found in URL
3.2.0
     


 
 
 
 
 Risk level 
Low 

 Vulnerability First Public Report Date 
2007-06-15 

 Target Type 
Client 

 Possible exploit 
Local & Remote