CVE-2010-2487:The CVE-2010-2487 identifies multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MoinMoin versions 1.7.3 and earlier, 1.8.x before 1.8.8, and 1.9.x before 1.9.3.

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The vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted content. The affected components are related to various python scripts including Page.py, PageEditor.py, PageGraphicalEditor.py, action/CopyPage.py, action/Load.py, action/RenamePage.py, action/backup.py, action/login.py, action/newaccount.py, and action/recoverpass.py.

Overview

MoinMoin is a widely used, advanced, easy to use and extensible WikiEngine with a large community of users. The identified vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation in the affected software.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to the latest versions of the software, which are MoinMoin 1.8.8 and 1.9.3, where the vulnerabilities have been fixed. It is also recommended to always follow secure coding practices to prevent such vulnerabilities, including proper input validation and sanitization.

References

The vulnerabilities were reported by Red Hat and confirmed by MoinMoin. More information can be found in the following references:

  • http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.8/rev/4238b0c90871
  • http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1981
  • http://moinmo.in/MoinMoinRelease1.9
  • http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixes
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40549
  • http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2083
  • http://secunia.com/advisories/40836
  • http://moinmo.in/MoinMoinBugs/1.9.2UnescapedInputForThemeAddMsg

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    Other Services (except Public Administration)
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