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CVE-2012-2566 Details
Description
Bloxx Web Filtering before 5.0.14 does not properly interpret X-Forwarded-For headers during access-control and logging operations for HTTPS connection attempts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended IP address and domain restrictions, and trigger misleading log entries, via a crafted header.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/722963 | CVE | US Government Resource |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8R9LBY | CVE | US Government Resource |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53715 | CVE | |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/722963 | [email protected] | US Government Resource |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8R9LBY | [email protected] | US Government Resource |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53715 | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-264 | Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| bloxx web filtering | <= 5.0.13 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |