Squiz Matrix - Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability http://www.osisecurity.com.au/advisories/squiz-matrix-cross-site-scripting Release Date: 06-Jun-2011 Software: Squiz - Matrix http://www.squiz.net/ "Squiz Matrix delivers highly flexible and robust business integration engine and application development tools. It is an evolution, and the latest release, of the very successful MySource Matrix content management system." Versions tested / affected: Squiz Matrix 4.0.6 / 4.2.2 and prior. Vulnerability discovered: Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability impact: Low - Remote content may contain JavaScript which is client executed. May be used to steal authentication information etc. Vulnerability information: The remote page may contain JavaScript for XSS purposes, e.g. cookies. The parameter is correctly filtered by using htmlentities, however the filtered input is echoed within a <script> statement allowing for javascript injection providing the logic is complete. Example: http://[target]/__lib/html_form/colour_picker.php?colour=';%20alert(document.cookie);%20var%20x='&pickerid=000000 Patched scripts include insert_dfn.php, insert_link.php, spell_checker_popup.php, colour_picker.php and tag_suggestion.php. Recommendation: Upgrade to version 4.0.7 or 4.2.3. Workaround: N/A. Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by Patrick Webster. Disclosure timeline: 01-Jun-2011 - Discovered during audit. 02-Jun-2011 - Notified vendor. Vendor response. 03-Jun-2011 - Vendor patched in CVS repository. 06-Jun-2011 - Vendor announces release of v4.0.7 & 4.2.3. 06-Jun-2011 - Disclosure. We'd like to thank Squiz for their exceptional response time in responding to, and addressing, these issues. About OSI Security: OSI Security is an independent network and computer security auditing and consulting company based in Sydney, Australia. We provide internal and external penetration testing, vulnerability auditing and wireless site audits, vendor product assessments, secure network design, forensics and risk mitigation services. We can be found at http://www.osisecurity.com.au/