HTTP: Apache mod_proxy_cluster Stored Cross Site Scripting
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known cross-site scripting vulnerability against Apache Webserver. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. Attackers can steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Extended Description
A flaw was found in the mod_proxy_cluster in the Apache server. This issue may allow a malicious user to add a script in the 'alias' parameter in the URL to trigger the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By adding a script on the alias parameter on the URL, it adds a new virtual host and adds the script to the cluster-manager page.
Affected Products
Modcluster mod_proxy_cluster
Short Name
HTTP:APACHE:MOD-PRXY-CLSTR-SXSS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache CVE-2023-6710 Cross Scripting Site Stored mod_proxy_cluster
Release Date
09/23/2024
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3743
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Modcluster
Redhat