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Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Smoothwall Express 3.1 and 3.0 SP3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PROFILENAME parameter in a Save action to httpd/cgi-bin/pppsetup.cgi or the COMMENT parameter in an Add action to httpd/cgi-bin/ddns.cgi.
Overview
This CVE describes multiple XSS vulnerabilities in Smoothwall Express versions 3.1 and 3.0 SP3. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers to inject malicious web script or HTML into the affected web applications, potentially leading to various attacks such as session hijacking, defacement, or phishing.
Remediation
To remediate these vulnerabilities, users are advised to update their Smoothwall Express installations to a patched version that addresses the XSS issues. Additionally, users should sanitize input parameters to prevent malicious script injection and regularly monitor and audit web application logs for any suspicious activities.
References
- IBM X-Force Exchange: smoothwall-multiple-xss(99404)
- Packet Storm Security: SmoothWall 3.1 Cross-Site Request Forgery Cross-Site Scripting
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis 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.
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.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
