Connectra NGX 'index.php' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	31369
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-5994
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Sep 24 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:23PM
Credit:	Sarid Harper
Vulnerable:	Check Point Software Connectra NGX R62 HFA_01 Hotfi Check Point Software Connectra NGX R62 HFA_01 Hotfi Check Point Software Connectra NGX R62
Not Vulnerable:

Connectra NGX 'index.php' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Connectra NGX is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input data.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Connectra NGX R62 HFA_01, Hotfix 601, Builds 006 and 014 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Connectra NGX 'index.php' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.

Connectra NGX 'index.php' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Connectra NGX 'index.php' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Vendor Homepage (Check Point Software)