REDHAT-BUG-500356: XSS

Published May 12, 2009
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Updated

From Squirrelmail vulnerability report:

An issue was fixed that allowed phishing and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks to be run by surreptitious placement of content in specially-crafted emails sent to SquirrelMail users.

Credits: Luc Beurton

Patch: http://squirrelmail.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/squirrelmail?view=rev&revision=13667

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail

Event History

May 12, 2009
Data Sourced
12:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-500356?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-500356 is considered high due to its potential for creating phishing and XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-500356?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-500356, update SquirrelMail to the latest version provided in the security patch for this vulnerability.

3

What are the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-500356?

The risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-500356 include unauthorized access to user accounts through phishing techniques and exploitation of XSS vulnerabilities.

4

Who reported the REDHAT-BUG-500356 vulnerability?

The REDHAT-BUG-500356 vulnerability was reported by Luc Beurton.

5

Which versions of SquirrelMail are affected by REDHAT-BUG-500356?

SquirrelMail versions prior to the update that addresses REDHAT-BUG-500356 are affected.

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