VDB-74056 · CVE-2015-2703 · ID 130902

Websense Content Gateway 7.8.3 Error Message cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Websense Content Gateway 7.8.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Error Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-2703. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Websense Content Gateway 7.8.3 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Error Message Handler. 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.

The weakness was released 03/18/2015 as confirmed mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-2703 since 03/25/2015. 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. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83739 (Websense TRITON 7.8 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 8.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (101659) and Tenable (83739). Additional details are provided at packetstormsecurity.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-74057, VDB-74059, VDB-74060 and VDB-74061. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Websense

Name

Content Gateway

Version

7.8.3

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.forcepoint.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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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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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 83739
Nessus Name: Websense TRITON 7.8 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Content Gateway 8.0

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03/18/2015 🔍
03/20/2015 +2 days 🔍
03/25/2015 +5 days 🔍
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04/15/2022 +2578 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: forcepoint.com

Advisory: 130902
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-2703 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2703
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74056
X-Force: 101659 - Websense Content Gateway Error messages cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 73233

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

Created: 03/20/2015 09:53
Updated: 04/15/2022 22:39
Changes: 03/20/2015 09:53 (51), 01/09/2018 08:26 (8), 04/15/2022 22:29 (4), 04/15/2022 22:39 (2)
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