CVE-2012-3238:Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component in WebAdmin in Astaro Security Gateway before 8.305.

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The Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component in WebAdmin in Astaro Security Gateway before 8.305 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Comment (optional)" field.

Overview

This CVE describes a security vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component of Astaro Security Gateway before version 8.305. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code by injecting malicious content into the "Comment (optional)" field. This can lead to various attacks such as stealing sensitive information, session hijacking, or defacing the web application.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Astaro Security Gateway to version 8.305 or later. By applying the latest security patches and updates, organizations can mitigate the risk of exploitation of this XSS vulnerability. Additionally, users should validate and sanitize user input to prevent malicious code injection in web applications.

References

  1. CVE-2012-3238: Astaro Security Gateway <= v8.304 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

    • URL: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-06/0206.html
    • Source: Mailing list (FULLDISC)

  2. Advisory 27: Astaro Security Gateway XSS Vulnerability

    • URL: http://security.inshell.net/advisory/27
    • Source: Miscellaneous (MISC)

  3. Up2Date 8.305: Astaro Security Gateway Security Update

    • URL: http://www.astaro.com/en-uk/blog/up2date/8305
    • Source: Confirmation (CONFIRM)

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  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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