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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2014.0086
A vulnerability has been reported in Barracuda Web Filter
v6.0.1 and earlier
24 July 2014
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Barracuda Web Filter
Operating System: Network Appliance
Impact/Access: Cross-site Scripting -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Saturday, August 23 2014
OVERVIEW
A vulnerability has been reported in Barracuda Web Filter v6.0.1 and
earlier. [1]
IMPACT
Barracuda has provided the following details regarding these issues:
"The product version listed above is vulnerable to an authenticated
persistent XSS attack. Successful exploitation requires an attacker
to authenticate with the system and then submit a payload into one
of the configuration settings. The attacker must then convince
another user\administrator to view\modify the setting in question to
trigger the payload of malicious code." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends upgrading to the latest version of the
affected product. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] BNSEC-02361: Authenticated persistent XSS in Barracuda Web Filter
v6.0.1
https://www.barracuda.com/support/knowledgebase/501600000013m4O
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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