Apache HTTP Server prior 0.10.22.6 mod_pagespeed cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache HTTP Server. This impacts an unknown function of the component mod_pagespeed. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-4360. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache HTTP Server (Web Server). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component mod_pagespeed. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_pagespeed module 0.10.19.1 through 0.10.22.4 for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 09/12/2012 as announce-0.10.22.6 as confirmed posting (Website). The advisory is shared at developers.google.com. The public release was coordinated with Apache. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4360 since 08/20/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62068 (FreeBSD : mod_pagespeed -- multiple vulnerabilities (178ba4ea-fd40-11e1-b2ae-001fd0af1a4c)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 0.10.22.6 eliminates this vulnerability.Proper firewalling of Web Server Port is able to address this issue. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78563), Tenable (62068), SecurityFocus (BID 55536†), OSVDB (85430†) and Secunia (SA50591†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-6300. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 62068
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : mod_pagespeed -- multiple vulnerabilities (178ba4ea-fd40-11e1-b2ae-001fd0af1a4c)
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OpenVAS ID: 72198
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: mod_pagespeed
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 0.10.22.6
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: announce-0.10.22.6
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-4360 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4360
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6301
X-Force: 78563 - Apache mod_pagespeed module unspecified cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 55536 - Apache 'mod_pagespeed' Module Cross Site Scripting and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50591 - Apache mod_pagespeed Module Two Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 85430
Vulnerability Center: 36152 - The Mod_Pagespeed Module 0.10.19.1 Through 0.10.22.4 for Apache HTTP Server XSS Vulnerability, Medium

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

Created: 09/18/2012 12:12
Updated: 04/13/2021 07:48
Changes: 09/18/2012 12:12 (78), 04/16/2019 15:11 (9), 04/13/2021 07:48 (2)
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