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Google Toolbar Contains Input Validation Vulnerability

A security flaw has been discovered within the Google Toolbar that will allow the execution of scripts, malicious or otherwise. According to articles that appeared in SecurityTracker.com and SecurityFocus.com, the exploit allows HTML and script interjection through the Google Toolbar page, About.html.

SecurityFocus reports that, "This vulnerability may allow an attacker to inject malicious HTML and script code into the about page of the vulnerable application." Demonstrations of these exploits are available at either site. Visit SecurityTracker.com and SecurityFocus.com for more information concerning the vulnerability.

Thanks to rustybrick at SERoundtable for the heads up.

Chris Richardson is a search engine writer and editor for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest search news.

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