Citrix MetaFrame XP login.asp NFuse_Message Parameter XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 12301

Synopsis

The web application running on the remote host has a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Description

The remote server is running a Citrix Web Interface server that is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. When a user fails to authenticate, the Citrix Web Interface includes the error message text in the URL. The error message can be tampered with to perform a cross-site scripting attack.

Solution

Upgrade to Citrix Web Interface 2.1 or newer.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2003/Oct/336

https://resources.sei.cmu.edu/library/asset-view.cfm?assetID=52451

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 12301

File Name: citrix_web_xss.nasl

Version: 1.30

Type: remote

Published: 7/6/2004

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:citrix:web_interface

Required KB Items: www/ASP

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Patch Publication Date: 10/2/2003

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/31/2003

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-1157

BID: 8939

CWE: 20, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 74, 750, 751, 79, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990