Vulnerability Description
The Nitro API in Citrix NetScaler before 10.5 build 52.3nc uses an incorrect Content-Type when returning an error message, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the file_name JSON member in params/xen_hotfix/0 to nitro/v1/config/xen_hotfix.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix | Netscaler | 10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130931/Citrix-NITRO-SDK-xen_hotfix-Cross-SiExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/128
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534935/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73311
- https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140805/citrix_nitro_sdk_xen_hotfix_page_isExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130931/Citrix-NITRO-SDK-xen_hotfix-Cross-SiExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/128
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534935/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73311
- https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140805/citrix_nitro_sdk_xen_hotfix_page_isExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2839?
CVE-2015-2839 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Nitro API in Citrix NetScaler before 10.5 build 52.3nc uses an incorrect Content-Type when returning an error message, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks v...
How severe is CVE-2015-2839?
CVE-2015-2839 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2839?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Citrix Netscaler.