Vulnerability Description
An FBX-5313 issue was discovered in WatchGuard Fireware before 12.0. When a failed login attempt is made to the login endpoint of the XML-RPC interface, if JavaScript code, properly encoded to be consumed by XML parsers, is embedded as value of the user element, the code will be rendered in the context of any logged in user in the Web UI visiting "Traffic Monitor" sections "Events" and "All." As a side effect, no further events will be visible in the Traffic Monitor until the device is restarted.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Watchguard | Fireware | <= 11.12.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Sep/22ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://watchguardsupport.secure.force.com/publicKB?type=KBSecurityIssues&SFDCIDVendor Advisory
- https://www.sidertia.com/Home/Community/Blog/2017/09/18/Fixed-Fireware-XXE-DOS-aExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Sep/22ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://watchguardsupport.secure.force.com/publicKB?type=KBSecurityIssues&SFDCIDVendor Advisory
- https://www.sidertia.com/Home/Community/Blog/2017/09/18/Fixed-Fireware-XXE-DOS-aExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14615?
CVE-2017-14615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An FBX-5313 issue was discovered in WatchGuard Fireware before 12.0. When a failed login attempt is made to the login endpoint of the XML-RPC interface, if JavaScript code, properly encoded to be cons...
How severe is CVE-2017-14615?
CVE-2017-14615 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14615?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Watchguard Fireware.