Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall up to 2.2.20 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall up to 2.2.20. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-1593. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall up to 2.2.20 (Firewall Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, does not properly implement the "negative model," which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a modified end tag of a SCRIPT element.

The weakness was released 05/21/2009 with EnableSecurity (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-1593 since 05/08/2009. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 2.2.21 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (50663), Exploit-DB (33002) and SecurityFocus (BID 35053†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-48260 and VDB-48257. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Profense Web Application Firewall 2.2.21

Timelineinfo

05/08/2009 🔍
05/20/2009 +12 days 🔍
05/21/2009 +1 days 🔍
05/21/2009 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2126 days 🔍
08/08/2025 +3797 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: EnableSecurity
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-1593 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1593
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48256
X-Force: 50663 - Armorlogic Profense blacklist security bypass
SecurityFocus: 35053 - Profense Web Application Firewall Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 08/08/2025 14:30
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (51), 12/07/2017 08:34 (6), 08/08/2025 14:30 (20)
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