Citrix NetScaler standalone parameter cross-site scripting
| netscaler-standalone-xss (38563) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Citrix NetScaler is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the generic_api_call.pl script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the standalone parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 4.3 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 3.9 |
| Exploitability: | High |
| Remediation Level: | Unavailable |
| Report Confidence: | Unconfirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Nov 19 2007 - 08:10:13 CST : Citrix NetScaler Web Management XSS.
- Citrix Systems Web site: Citrix.
- BID-26491: Citrix NetScaler Generic_API_Call.PL Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-6037: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ws/generic_api_call.pl in Citrix NetScaler 8.0 build 47.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the standalone parameter and other unspecified parameters.
- SA27726: Citrix Netscaler Web Management "standalone" Cross-Site Scripting
- SECTRACK ID: 1018981: Citrix NetScaler Input Validation Hole in 'generic_api_call' Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-4065: Citrix NetScaler and Access Gateway Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Citrix NetScaler 8.0_build_47.8
Reported:
Nov 19, 2007
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