PRTG Network Monitor 'errormsg' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	60269
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 03 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 03 2013 12:00AM
Credit:	Alexander Brachmann
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

PRTG Network Monitor 'errormsg' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

PRTG Network Monitor 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 let the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

PRTG Network Monitor 13.2.3.1896 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

PRTG Network Monitor 'errormsg' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit the issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim into following a malicious URI.

PRTG Network Monitor 'errormsg' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

PRTG Network Monitor 'errormsg' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• PRTG Network Monitor Homepage (Paessler )
  
• PRTG Network Monitor Version History (Paessler)