Citrix Netscaler 10.5-50.10 VPX Help Page cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Citrix Netscaler 10.5-50.10. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component VPX Help Page. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-2840. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Citrix Netscaler 10.5-50.10 (Network Management Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component VPX Help Page. 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 help/rt/large_search.html in Citrix NetScaler before 10.5 build 52.3nc allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchQuery parameter.

The weakness was shared 03/19/2015 as confirmed mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-2840 since 04/03/2015. 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. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as highly functional. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11577 (Citrix NetScaler Nitro API Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 10.5 build 52.8nc eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (101701) and SecurityFocus (BID 73342†). Additional details are provided at packetstormsecurity.com. The entries VDB-74077, VDB-74078, VDB-74630 and VDB-74631 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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OpenVAS ID: 801854
OpenVAS Name: Citrix NetScaler VPX large_search.html Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Netscaler 10.5 build 52.8nc

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: citrix.com

Advisory: 130936
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2015-2840 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2840
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74074
X-Force: 101701 - Citrix NetScaler VPX help pages cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 73342 - Citrix NetScaler VPX 'large_search.html' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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

Created: 03/23/2015 10:27
Updated: 04/16/2022 02:18
Changes: 03/23/2015 10:27 (49), 03/25/2018 10:48 (17), 04/16/2022 02:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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