CVE-2011-3598: XSS
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws were reported in phpPgAdmin: 1) the 'title' argument of a particular web page was not sanitized properly prior displaying the page header, 2) the return ULR ('returnurl') and return link name ('returndesc') were not sanitized properly prior displaying the requested page data.
A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted URL, which once visited by an unsuspecting phpPgAdmin user could lead to arbitrary HTML or web script execution.
References: [1] https://secunia.com/advisories/46248/ [2] https://bugs.gentoo.org/showbug.cgi?id=385505 [3] http://phppgadmin.sourceforge.net/doku.php?id=download [4] http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?threadname=4E897F6C.90905%40free.fr&forumname=phppgadmin-news
Upstream patch: [5] https://github.com/phppgadmin/phppgadmin/commit/1df248203de055f97e092b50b1dd9643ccb73842
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Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpPgAdmin before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a web page title, related to classes/Misc.php; or the (2) returnurl or (3) returndesc parameter to display.php.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3598?
CVE-2011-3598 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the presence of multiple cross-site scripting flaws.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3598?
To remediate CVE-2011-3598, you should upgrade to a patched version of phpPgAdmin that sanitizes user inputs properly.
What impact does CVE-2011-3598 have on affected systems?
CVE-2011-3598 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to data theft.
Which versions of phpPgAdmin are affected by CVE-2011-3598?
CVE-2011-3598 affects phpPgAdmin versions up to 5.0.2 as well as several earlier versions.
Is it safe to use phpPgAdmin without fixing CVE-2011-3598?
It is unsafe to use phpPgAdmin without addressing CVE-2011-3598 as it exposes your application to cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.