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Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.4 Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities

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Synopsis

Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.4 Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities

Description

According to its banner, the version of Apache 2.4.x running on the remote host is prior to 2.4.4. It is, therefore, affected by the following cross-site scripting vulnerabilities :

 - Errors exist related to the modules mod_info, mod_status, mod_imagemap, mod_ldap, and mod_proxy_ftp and unescaped hostnames and URIs that could allow cross- site scripting attacks. (CVE-2012-3499)

 - An error exists related to the mod_proxy_balancer module's manager interface that could allow cross-site scripting attacks. (CVE-2012-4558)

Note that the scanner did not actually test for these issues, but instead has relied on the version in the server's banner.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache version 2.4.4 or later. Alternatively, ensure that the affected modules are not in use.

See Also

https://archive.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.4.4

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html#2.4.4

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 98902

Type: remote

Published: 1/9/2019

Updated: 3/14/2023

Scan Template: api, basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-3499

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-3499

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/26/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/26/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-3499, CVE-2012-4558

BID: 58165