CVE-2014-3497: XSS
First published: Thu Jul 03 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenStack Swift 1.11.0 through 1.13.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the WWW-Authenticate header.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Swift3 | =1.11.0 | |
| OpenStack Swift3 | =1.12.0 | |
| OpenStack Swift3 | =1.13.0 | |
| OpenStack Swift3 | =1.13.1 | |
| OpenStack Swift3 | =1.13.1-rc1 | |
| OpenStack Swift3 | =1.13.1-rc2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-announce/2014-June/000243.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59532
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/19/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68116
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2256-1
- https://review.openstack.org/#/c/101031/
- https://review.openstack.org/#/c/101032/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3497?
CVE-2014-3497 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3497?
To fix CVE-2014-3497, upgrade OpenStack Swift to version 1.13.2 or later.
What versions of OpenStack Swift are affected by CVE-2014-3497?
CVE-2014-3497 affects OpenStack Swift versions from 1.11.0 to 1.13.1, including release candidates.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-3497 allow?
CVE-2014-3497 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the WWW-Authenticate header.
Is CVE-2014-3497 a critical vulnerability for my organization?
CVE-2014-3497 may be critical depending on your use case, especially if your application handles sensitive user data.
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