#VU40827 Cross-site scripting in Traps - CVE-2015-2223

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40827

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2223

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Traps
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in the web-based console management interface in Palo Alto Networks Traps (formerly Cyvera Endpoint Protection) 3.1.2.1546 when processing the (1) Arguments, (2) FileName, or (3) URL parameter in a SOAP request. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Traps: 3.1.2.1546

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131182/Palo-Alto-Traps-Server-3.1.2.1546-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535113/100/0/threaded
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73704
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2015-2223

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.