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LANSA aXes Web Terminal (TN5250) Cross-Site Scripting

Release Date: 
 30-Apr-2011 
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Software: 
 LANSA - aXes 
 http://www.lansa.com 
 http://www.axeslive.com 
 "Transform your 5250 applications into GUI browser-based applications 
 automatically – without changing any lines of your source code. Work with 
 IBM i, System i, iSeries and AS/400 5250 applications securely and efficiently 
 from browser-based devices running across the Internet, inside your corporate 
 Intranet or on a mobile network." 

Versions tested: 
 Version V1R3M5 / VRM130.000 (135001) has been confirmed as 
vulnerable. Other versions untested. 

Vulnerability discovered: 
 Cross-site Scripting 

Vulnerability impact: 
 Low - Remote content may contain JavaScript which is client executed. 
May be used to steal authentication information. 

Vulnerability information: 
 The remote page may contain JavaScript for XSS purposes, e.g. cookies. 

Example: 
 https://[target]/axests/terminal?cssref=/ts/skins/axes_default.css?axbuild=135001&login="><script>alert("XSS");</script> 

Recommendation: 
 Vendor did not respond. 

Workaround: 
 Disable JavaScript, use a WAF / IDS etc. 

Credit: 
 This vulnerability was discovered by Patrick Webster. 

Disclosure timeline: 
 18-Sep-2010 - Discovered during audit. 
 23-Sep-2010 - Notified vendor. Received automated support ticket. 
 30-Apr-2011 - Disclosure. 

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