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Apache Traffic Server Host HTTP XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 79624
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Synopsis
The remote caching server is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.Description
The version of Apache Traffic Server running on the remote host is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability due to a failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input. By sending a specially crafted host header, a remote, unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary script code in the victim's browser in the context of the affected site.Solution
Upgrade to Apache Traffic Server 4.2.0 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 79624
File Name: apache_traffic_server_host_xss.nasl
Version: 1.6
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 11/28/2014
Updated: 1/19/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
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:apache:traffic_server
Required KB Items: www/apache_traffic_server
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Exploited by Nessus: true
Patch Publication Date: 3/21/2014
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/6/2014
Reference Information
BID: 70970