Barracuda Firewall 'cert_error' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:68878
Info
Barracuda Firewall 'cert_error' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 68878 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jul 23 2014 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jul 23 2014 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Benjamin Kunz Mejri |
| Vulnerable: |
Barracuda Firewall 6.1.0.016 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Barracuda Firewall 6.1.2 |
Discussion
Barracuda Firewall 'cert_error' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Barracuda Firewall 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 can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.
Barracuda Firewall 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 can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.
Exploit / POC
Barracuda Firewall 'cert_error' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.
The researcher who discovered this issue has created a proof-of-concept. Please see the references for more information.
Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.
The researcher who discovered this issue has created a proof-of-concept. Please see the references for more information.
Solution / Fix
Barracuda Firewall 'cert_error' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.