Websense Triton Web Filter up to 7.7.2 Settings type=password credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Websense Triton Web Filter up to 7.7.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Settings Module. The manipulation of the argument type=password results in credentials management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-0347. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Websense Triton Web Filter up to 7.7.2 (Anti-Malware Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Settings Module. The manipulation of the argument type=password with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-255. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Settings module in Websense Triton Unified Security Center 7.7.3 before Hotfix 31, Web Filter 7.7.3 before Hotfix 31, Web Security 7.7.3 before Hotfix 31, Web Security Gateway 7.7.3 before Hotfix 31, and Web Security Gateway Anywhere 7.7.3 before Hotfix 31 allows remote authenticated users to read cleartext passwords by replacing type="password" with type="text" in an INPUT element in the (1) Log Database or (2) User Directories component.

The weakness was disclosed 04/12/2014 by Patrick as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-0347 since 12/05/2013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1552.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73520 (Websense Triton 7.7.3 < 7.7.3 Hotfix 31 Information Disclosure), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 7.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92608), Tenable (73520), SecurityFocus (BID 66687†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44770†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 73520
Nessus Name: Websense Triton 7.7.3 < 7.7.3 Hotfix 31 Information Disclosure
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Triton Web Filter 7.7.3

Timelineinfo

12/05/2013 🔍
04/01/2014 +117 days 🔍
04/07/2014 +6 days 🔍
04/12/2014 +5 days 🔍
04/12/2014 +0 days 🔍
04/15/2014 +3 days 🔍
06/05/2014 +51 days 🔍
03/25/2015 +293 days 🔍
05/10/2026 +4064 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: forcepoint.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Patrick
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0347 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0347
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69312
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X-Force: 92608
SecurityFocus: 66687 - Triton Unified Security Center CVE-2014-0347 Multiple Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 44770 - Websense Triton Information Disclosure due to an Error in the Settings Module, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2015 16:45
Updated: 05/10/2026 12:42
Changes: 03/25/2015 16:45 (63), 05/29/2017 11:56 (5), 03/15/2022 08:21 (3), 08/19/2024 05:43 (15), 05/10/2026 12:42 (1)
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