CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9523: XSS

First published: Fri Jun 09 2017(Updated: )

The Sophos Web Appliance before 4.3.2 has XSS in the FTP redirect page, aka NSWA-1342.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware<=4.3.1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9523?

    CVE-2017-9523 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9523?

    To fix CVE-2017-9523, upgrade the Sophos Web Appliance to version 4.3.2 or later.

  • What issue does CVE-2017-9523 address?

    CVE-2017-9523 addresses a vulnerability that allows XSS in the FTP redirect page of the Sophos Web Appliance.

  • What versions of Sophos Web Appliance are affected by CVE-2017-9523?

    Sophos Web Appliance versions prior to 4.3.2, especially those up to 4.3.1.4, are affected by CVE-2017-9523.

  • Is CVE-2017-9523 a common vulnerability?

    CVE-2017-9523 is not among the most commonly reported vulnerabilities but it poses real risks due to its XSS exploitation potential.

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