CVE-2014-0208: XSS

Published May 6, 2014
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Updated

bug 1088315

Users can create malicious key names containing script tags. They are executed by other users via the autocomplete function when searching for keys.

See: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1088315

Other sources

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search auto-completion functionality in Foreman before 1.4.4 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted key name.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
theforeman foreman<=1.4.3

Event History

May 6, 2014
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0208?

CVE-2014-0208 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0208?

To fix CVE-2014-0208, users should update their Foreman installations to versions later than 1.4.3.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-0208?

CVE-2014-0208 is an XSS vulnerability that allows for the execution of malicious scripts in user-created key names.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2014-0208?

CVE-2014-0208 affects versions of Foreman up to and including 1.4.3, impacting users who utilize the autocomplete feature.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2014-0208?

The consequences of CVE-2014-0208 include potential exposure to XSS attacks where malicious scripts could be executed in the context of other users.

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