Cisco Secure ACS LogonProxy.cgi cross-site scripting

cisco-acs-logonproxy-xss (27166) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Cisco Secure ACS for Unix is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the LogonProxy.cgi script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted HTTP GET or HTTP POST request to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the affected system, allowing the attacker to steal the administrator's authentication credentials.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Apply the patch for this vulnerability, as listed in the Cisco Security Response dated 2006 June 15 1700 UTC (GMT). See References.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Cisco Secure ACS for Unix

Reported:

Jun 15, 2006

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