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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.103130
Category:Web application abuses
Title:NewsPortal 'post.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Summary:NewsPortal is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it; fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in dynamically generated content.
Description:Summary:
NewsPortal is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it
fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in dynamically generated content.

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 can allow the attacker
to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Affected Software/OS:
NewsPortal 0.37 is vulnerable. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure
of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release,
disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.

CVSS Score:
2.6

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

Cross-Ref: BugTraq ID: 46961
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