CVE-2012-6339
Overview
CVE-2012-6339 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cerberusftp ftp_server. It was published on December 31, 2012.
Technical Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administrative web interface in Cerberus FTP Server before 5.0.6.0 allow (1) remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a log entry that is not properly handled within the Log Manager component, and might allow (2) remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Messages field to the servermanager program.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cerberusftp. Update ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| cerberusftp | ftp_server | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6339?
CVE-2012-6339 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cerberusftp ftp_server. It was published on December 31, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-6339?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-6339?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cerberusftp. Update ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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