CVE-2014-3594: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Host Aggregates interface in OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) before 2013.2.4, 2014.1 before 2014.1.2, and Juno before Juno-3 allows remote administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a new host aggregate name.
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Title: Persistent XSS in Horizon Host Aggregates interface Reporters: Dennis Felsch and Mario Heiderich (Ruhr-University Bochum) Products: Horizon Versions: up to 2013.2.3, and 2014.1 versions up to 2014.1.2
Description: Dennis Felsch and Mario Heiderich from the Horst Görtz Institute for IT-Security, Ruhr-University Bochum reported a persistent XSS in Horizon. A malicious administrator may conduct a persistent XSS attack by registering a malicious host aggregate in Horizon Host Aggregate interface. Once executed in a legitimate context this attack may reveal another admin token, potentially resulting in a lateral privilege escalation. All Horizon setups are affected.
Acknowledgements:
Red Hat would like to thank the OpenStack project for reporting this issue. Upstream acknowledges Dennis Felsch and Mario Heiderich from the Horst Görtz Institute for IT-Security, Ruhr-University Bochum as the original reporters.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3594?
CVE-2014-3594 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its cross-site scripting nature.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3594?
To fix CVE-2014-3594, upgrade the OpenStack Horizon package to version 8.0.0a0 or later, or ensure you are using versions 2013.2.4 or later, or 2014.1.2 or later.
Which versions of OpenStack Horizon are affected by CVE-2014-3594?
CVE-2014-3594 affects OpenStack Horizon versions prior to 2013.2.4, 2014.1 before 2014.1.2, and Juno before Juno-3.
Is CVE-2014-3594 a remote exploit vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2014-3594 allows remote administrators to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the Host Aggregates interface.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3594?
CVE-2014-3594 is a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.