CVE-2010-2969:This CVE (CVE-2010-2969) identifies multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MoinMoin versions 1.7.3 and earlier, 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 vulnerabilities are related to (1) action/LikePages.py, (2) action/chart.py, and (3) action/userprofile.py. This issue is similar to CVE-2010-2487.

Overview

MoinMoin, an open-source, advanced, easy to use and extensible WikiEngine, has multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in versions 1.7.3 and earlier, and 1.9.x before 1.9.3. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via crafted content. The vulnerabilities are related to (1) action/LikePages.py, (2) action/chart.py, and (3) action/userprofile.py.

Remediation

Users of MoinMoin are advised to update to the latest version of the software, which has addressed these vulnerabilities. If updating is not possible, users should be cautious about the sites that they are visiting, and avoid clicking on suspicious links.

References

  1. http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1981
  2. http://moinmo.in/MoinMoinRelease1.9
  3. http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixes
  4. http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40549
  5. http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2083
  6. http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.9/rev/e50b087c4572
  7. http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=584809
  8. http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127799369406968&w=2
  9. http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127809682420259&w=2
  10. http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.9/raw-file/1.9.3/docs/CHANGES
  11. http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.7/rev/37306fba2189
  12. http://secunia.com/advisories/40836
  13. http://moinmo.in/MoinMoinBugs/1.9.2UnescapedInputForThemeAddMsg

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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