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CUPS < 1.7.2 is_path_absolute Function XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 73734
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Synopsis
The remote print service is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.Description
According to its banner, the version of CUPS installed on the remote host is prior to version 1.7.2. It is, therefore, affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.A flaw exists with the is_path_absolute function within the scheduler/client.cscript. This could allow a context-dependent attacker, with a specially crafted request, to execute arbitrary script code within the browser and server trust relationship.
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to CUPS version 1.7.2 or later, or apply the vendor patch.See Also
https://www.cups.org/blog/2014-04-10-cups-1.7.2.html
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 73734
File Name: cups_1_7_2.nasl
Version: 1.7
Type: remote
Family: Misc.
Published: 4/28/2014
Updated: 11/15/2018
Configuration: Enable paranoid mode
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.0
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.3
Temporal Score: 3.2
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apple:cups
Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport, www/cups
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 4/10/2014
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/30/2014
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2014-2856
BID: 66788