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Overview
NetSarang Xshell is a powerful SSH client for Windows that allows users to securely access remote Unix/Linux hosts. The vulnerability affects Xshell 7 versions before Build 0077, where the application inadvertently includes additional code strings during paste operations. This could lead to information disclosure if sensitive data is included in these unintended strings. The issue might expose configuration details, credentials, or other sensitive information to unauthorized parties or systems when users perform routine copy-paste operations.
Remediation
Users should upgrade to NetSarang Xshell 7 Build 0077 or later to address this vulnerability. The vendor has released an update that fixes the issue with unintended code strings in paste operations. Organizations should implement a software update policy to ensure that all instances of Xshell are updated to the latest version. Additionally, until the update can be applied, users should exercise caution when copying and pasting sensitive information within Xshell and verify the pasted content to ensure no additional unintended data is included.
References
- NetSarang Xshell Update History: https://www.netsarang.com/en/xshell-update-history/
- CWE-200: Information Exposure: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/200.html
- MITRE CVE-2021-37326: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-37326
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- ManufacturingManufacturing
- 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
- 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