CVE-2017-14615: XSS

Published Sep 20, 2017
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Updated

An FBX-5313 issue was discovered in WatchGuard Fireware before 12.0. When a failed login attempt is made to the login endpoint of the XML-RPC interface, if JavaScript code, properly encoded to be consumed by XML parsers, is embedded as value of the user element, the code will be rendered in the context of any logged in user in the Web UI visiting "Traffic Monitor" sections "Events" and "All." As a side effect, no further events will be visible in the Traffic Monitor until the device is restarted.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WatchGuard Fireware<=11.12.4

Event History

Sep 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14615?

The severity of CVE-2017-14615 is classified as high due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14615?

To fix CVE-2017-14615, update your WatchGuard Fireware to version 12.0 or later.

3

What versions of WatchGuard Fireware are affected by CVE-2017-14615?

CVE-2017-14615 affects WatchGuard Fireware versions prior to 12.0, specifically versions up to and including 11.12.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14615?

CVE-2017-14615 is classified as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2017-14615?

Organizations using affected versions of WatchGuard Fireware could be vulnerable to CVE-2017-14615.

Contact

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