Paessler PRTG Network Monitor CVE-2016-5078 Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

BID:98724

Info

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor CVE-2016-5078 Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 98724
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2016-5078
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 09 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 09 2017 12:00AM
Credit: Deral Heiland
Vulnerable: Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 13.1.2 1463
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 8.2.0.1898
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 16.2.24.3791
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 14.4.12.3282
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 13.2.3.1987
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 13.2.3.1986
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 13.2.3.1896
Not Vulnerable: Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 16.2.24.4045

Discussion

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor CVE-2016-5078 Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is prone to multiple HTML-injection vulnerabilities.

Successful exploits will allow attacker-supplied HTML and script code to run in the context of the affected browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials or control how the site is rendered to the user. Other attacks are also possible.

Versions prior to Paessler PRTG 16.2.24.4045 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor CVE-2016-5078 Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

Attackers can exploit these issues using browser.

Solution / Fix

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor CVE-2016-5078 Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

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

References

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor CVE-2016-5078 Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

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