Citrix XenServer XenAPI HTTP interfaces cross-site scripting
| citrix-xenserver-xenapihttp-xss (43857) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Citrix XenServer is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the XenAPI HTTP interfaces. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using an unknown 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.
Platforms Affected:
- Citrix, XenServer 4.1.0 Express
- Citrix, XenServer 4.1.0 Standard
- Citrix, XenServer 4.1.0 Enterprise
- Citrix, XenServer 4.1.0 Enterprise HP Integrated
- Citrix, XenServer 4.1.0 Enterprise Dell
- Citrix, XenServer 4.1.0 Select HP Integrated
- Citrix, XenServer 4.1.0 Express Dell
Remedy:
Refer to CTX117814 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- CTX117814, Cross-site scripting vulnerability in XenServer XenAPI HTTP Interfaces at http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX117814.
- BID-30265: Citrix XenServer XenAPI HTTP Interfaces Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-3253: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the XenAPI HTTP interfaces in Citrix XenServer Express, Standard, and Enterprise Edition 4.1.0; Citrix XenServer Dell Edition (Express and Enterprise) 4.1.0; and HP integrated Citrix XenServer (Select and Enterprise) 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
- SA31133: Citrix XenServer XenAPI HTTP Interface Cross-Site Scripting
- SECTRACK ID: 1020515: Citrix XenServer Input Validation Flaw in XenAPI HTTP Interface Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-2117: Citrix XenServer XenAPI HTTP Interfaces Cross Site Scripting Issue
Reported:
Jul 16, 2008
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