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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.100348
Category:Web application abuses
Title:phpMyFAQ Search Page Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Summary:phpMyFAQ is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the; application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
Description:Summary:
phpMyFAQ is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the
application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

Vulnerability Impact:
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 allow the attacker
to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.

Affected Software/OS:
Versions prior to phpMyFAQ 2.5.2 and 2.0.17 are vulnerable.

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

CVSS Score:
4.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2009-4040
http://secunia.com/advisories/37354
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3241
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2009 Greenbone AG

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