Check Point Advisories

Apache HTTPD mod_proxy_balancer Cross Site Scripting (CVE-2012-4558)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-1635
Date Published: 24 Mar 2013
Severity: High
Last Updated: Thursday 09 January, 2025
Source: CVE-2012-4558
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R75
Who is Vulnerable? Apache Software Foundation HTTP Server 2.2.x prior to 2.2.24
Apache Software Foundation HTTP Server 2.4.x prior to 2.4.4
Vulnerability Description A cross site scripting vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP web server mod_proxy_balancer. The vulnerability is due to a lack of input validation in the URI of the mod_proxy_balancer manager interface. A remote attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities by enticing a user to follow a specially crafted web link. Successful exploitation could result in attacker controlled script code executing in the browser of the affected user.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Apache HTTPD mod_proxy_balancer Cross Site Scripting protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Apache Server Protection Violation
Attack Information: Apache HTTPD mod_proxy_balancer Cross Site Scripting

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