CVE-2011-4887:Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Violations Table in the management GUI in the MX Management Server in Imperva SecureSphere Web Application Firewall (WAF) 9.0.

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The Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Violations Table in the management GUI in the MX Management Server in Imperva SecureSphere Web Application Firewall (WAF) 9.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username field.

Overview

This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML code into the Violations Table in the management GUI of the Imperva SecureSphere Web Application Firewall (WAF) 9.0. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can potentially execute unauthorized actions on the affected system, compromise user data, and perform other malicious activities.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the necessary security patches provided by the vendor. It is recommended to update the Imperva SecureSphere Web Application Firewall (WAF) to a version that addresses this XSS vulnerability. Additionally, users should ensure that input validation mechanisms are in place to prevent malicious input from being processed by the application.

References

  1. SecureWorks Advisory: http://www.secureworks.com/cyber-threat-intelligence/advisories/SWRX-2012-002/
  2. IBM X-Force Vulnerability Report: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73264
  3. SecurityFocus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52064
  4. Imperva Advisory Response: http://www.imperva.com/Services/adc_advisories_response_secureworks_CVE_2011_4887
  5. OSVDB Entry: http://osvdb.org/79338
  6. Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/48086

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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