CVE-2014-9224 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 21 Jan 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts into the Symantec management console web interface, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-9224?

CVE-2014-9224 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ajaxswing webui in the Management Console server in the management server in Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) 5.2.9 through MP6 and Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced (SDCS:SA) 6.0.x through 6.0 MP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9224?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection, Symantec Data Center Security.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9224?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9224 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-2014-9224 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9224 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4jgr-5qw5-7m4m.