Barracuda WAF 660 'filter' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	52360
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 08 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 08 2012 12:00AM
Credit:	Benjamin Kunz Mejri
Vulnerable:	Barracuda Networks Barracuda WAF 660 7.6 028
Not Vulnerable:

Barracuda WAF 660 'filter' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Barracuda WAF 660 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

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 allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Barracuda WAF 660 7.6.0.028 is affected; other versions may also be vulnerable.

Barracuda WAF 660 'filter' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Reportedly, the vendor has fixed the issue, however Symantec has not confirmed it. Please contact the vendor for more information.

Barracuda WAF 660 'filter' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Barracuda WAF 660 v7.6.0.028 - Cross Site Vulnerability (Vulnerability Research Laboratory)
  
• Barracuda Web Application Firewall Homepage (Barracuda Networks)