JVN#63041502: Samba Web Administration Tool vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) allows for Samba configuration through a web interface. SWAT contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

SWAT is disabled in a default configuration of Samba.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of a user that is logged into SWAT.

According to the developer, this vulnerability is exploitable only if JVN#29529126 is not addressed.

Solution

Update the software
Update to the latest version of Samba or apply the appropriate patch according to the information provided by the developer.

Products Affected

Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) contained in the following Samba versions are affected:

• Samba versions prior to 3.5.10
• Samba versions prior to 3.4.14
• Samba versions prior to 3.3.16
• Samba versions 3.0.x through 3.2.15