REDHAT-BUG-1727744: XSS

Published Jul 8, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in cachemgr.cgi web module of Squid through 4.7 has XSS via the username or auth parameter.

Reference: https://bugs.squid-cache.org/showbug.cgi?id=4957 https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/pull/429

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squid Squid<=4.7

Event History

Jul 8, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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