First published: Sat Jun 09 2012(Updated: )
Bloxx Web Filtering before 5.0.14 does not properly interpret X-Forwarded-For headers during access-control and logging operations for HTTPS connection attempts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended IP address and domain restrictions, and trigger misleading log entries, via a crafted header.
Credit: cret@cert.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Bloxx Web Filtering | <=5.0.13 |
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CVE-2012-2566 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access and manipulation of logs.
To fix CVE-2012-2566, you should upgrade to Bloxx Web Filtering version 5.0.14 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2012-2566 addresses the improper handling of X-Forwarded-For headers in Bloxx Web Filtering that can lead to access-control bypass.
CVE-2012-2566 affects versions of Bloxx Web Filtering prior to 5.0.14.
Yes, CVE-2012-2566 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass intended IP address and domain restrictions.