CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1727744: XSS

First published: Mon Jul 08 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in cachemgr.cgi web module of Squid through 4.7 has XSS via the user_name or auth parameter. Reference: <a href="https://bugs.squid-cache.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4957">https://bugs.squid-cache.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4957</a> <a href="https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/pull/429">https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/pull/429</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Squid Web Proxy Cache<=4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1727744?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1727744 is classified as a moderate security risk due to its XSS vulnerability.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1727744?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1727744, upgrade to a version of Squid later than 4.7 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Squid are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1727744?

    REDHAT-BUG-1727744 affects Squid versions up to and including 4.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1727744?

    REDHAT-BUG-1727744 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability found in the cachemgr.cgi web module.

  • What parameters are involved in the vulnerability of REDHAT-BUG-1727744?

    The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1727744 involves the user_name and auth parameters.

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