Missing access control on Websense Explorer web folder

Missing access control on Websense Explorer web folder

Han Sahin, September 2014

Abstract

It was discovered that no access control is enforced on the explorer_wse
path, which is exposed through the web server. An attacker can abuse
this issue to download any file exposed by this path, including security
reports and Websense Explorer configuration files.

Tested versions

This issue was discovered on Websense Triton v7.8.3 and Websense
appliance modules V-Series v7.7. Other versions may be affected as well.

Fix

This issue is resolved in TRITON APX Version 8.0. More information about
the fixed can be found at the following location:
http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/Vulnerabilities-resolved-in-TRITON-APX-Version-8-0

Details

https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140909/missing_access_control_on_websense_explorer_web_folder.html