March 2005

ID: 00261
Ref: 240/05
Date: 31 March 2005:16:03:39
Version: 1

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Title: AusCERT - Horde 3.0.4 Fixes Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability (AUSCERT AL-2005.005)
Abstract: PHP web applications based on the Horde Framework versions 3.0.3 and prior may be vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This is because input is not properly sanitised when setting the parent frame's page title.
Vendors affected: multiple
Operating systems affected: multiple
Applications affected: multiple

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AusCERT - Horde 3.0.4 Fixes Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability (AUSCERT AL-2005.005)

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A U S C E R T A L E R T

AL-2005.005 -- AUSCERT ALERT
Horde 3.0.4 Fixes Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability
31 March 2005

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AusCERT Alert Summary
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Product: Horde Framework 3.0.3 and prior
Operating System: UNIX variants
Linux variants
Windows
Impact: Cross-site Scripting
Access: Remote/Unauthenticated

PROBLEM:

PHP web applications based on the Horde Framework versions 3.0.3 and
prior may be vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This is because input
is not properly sanitised when setting the parent frame's page title.

IMPACT:
An attacker can potentially cause arbitrary HTML and scripted content
to be executed in the user's web browser in the context of the site
using Horde.

MITIGATION:

The Horde Framework version 3.0.4 has been released fixing this
vulnerability.

REFERENCES:

[1] Horde 3.0.4 release announcement
http://lists.horde.org/archives/announce/2005/000176.html


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in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:

http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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