Vulnerability identifier: #VU41542

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4329

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ntopng
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: ntop

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in lua/host_details.lua in ntopng 1.1 when processing host parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ntopng: 1.1

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127329/Ntop-NG-1.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
http://www.ntop.org/ndpi/released-ndpi-1-5-1-and-ntopng-1-2-1/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66456
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92135
http://svn.ntop.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=379

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.