CVE-2014-2879 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote authenticated administrators can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in Dell SonicWALL Email Security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-2879?
CVE-2014-2879 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Apr 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Dell SonicWALL Email Security 7.4.5 and earlier allow remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the uploadPatch parameter to the System/Advanced page (settings_advanced.html) or (2) the uploadLicenses parameter in the License management (settings_upload_dlicense.html) page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2879?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sonicwall Email Security Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2879?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2879 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2014-2879 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2879 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f3fj-9xg7-49g7.