VMware vCenter Server Appliance 5.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in VMware vCenter Server Appliance 5.1. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-3797. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VMware vCenter Server Appliance 5.1 (Server Management Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.1 before Update 3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was published 12/04/2014 by Tanya Secker with Trustwave SpiderLabs as VMSA-2014-0012 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at vmware.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-3797 since 05/20/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 an exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. The advisory points out:

VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) contains a vulnerability that may allow for Cross Site Scripting. Exploitation of this vulnerability in vCenter Server requires tricking a user to click on a malicious link or to open a malicious web page while they are logged in into vCenter.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79863 (VMware vCenter Server Appliance Unspecified XSS (VMSA-2014-0012)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc.. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 216076 (VMware ESXi 5.1.0 Patch Complete Update 3 Missing (KB2086278)).

Upgrading to version 5.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5.1 Update 3 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99155), Tenable (79863), SecurityFocus (BID 71492†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031302†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47428†). Similar entry is available at VDB-68351. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 79863
Nessus Name: VMware vCenter Server Appliance Unspecified XSS (VMSA-2014-0012)
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OpenVAS ID: 103917
OpenVAS Name: VMSA-2014-0012: VMware vSphere product updates address security vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: vCenter Server Appliance 5.5
Patch: 5.1 Update 3

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2014-0012
Researcher: Tanya Secker
Organization: Trustwave SpiderLabs
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-3797 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3797
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68350
X-Force: 99155 - VMware vCenter Server Appliance cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 71492 - VMware vCenter Server Appliance CVE-2014-3797 Unspecified Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031302 - VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) Input Validation Flaw Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 47428 - VMWare vCenter Server Appliance Prior to 5.1 Update 3 Remote XSS via Unspecified Vectors, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2014 09:56
Updated: 02/27/2022 15:53
Changes: 12/05/2014 09:56 (85), 06/13/2017 09:13 (5), 02/27/2022 15:53 (3)
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