CVE-2014-9429: XSS

Published Dec 31, 2014
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Smoothwall Express 3.1 and 3.0 SP3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PROFILENAME parameter in a Save action to httpd/cgi-bin/pppsetup.cgi or (2) COMMENT parameter in an Add action to httpd/cgi-bin/ddns.cgi.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Smoothwall Smoothwall=3.0-sp3
Smoothwall Smoothwall=3.1

Event History

Dec 31, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9429?

CVE-2014-9429 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9429?

To fix CVE-2014-9429, apply the latest patches provided by Smoothwall for versions 3.0 SP3 and 3.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-9429?

CVE-2014-9429 affects Smoothwall Express versions 3.0 SP3 and 3.1.

4

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2014-9429?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2014-9429 through the PROFILENAME and COMMENT parameters in specific CGI scripts.

5

Can CVE-2014-9429 lead to data leakage?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2014-9429 could allow attackers to inject arbitrary scripts, potentially leading to data leakage.

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