CVE-2014-3653: XSS

Published Sep 23, 2014
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Updated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw was reported in Foreman's template preview screen. If a user were tricked into viewing a malicious template, it would lead to cross-site scripting attacks. Note that templates are commonly shared among users.

This issue was reported in version 1.6.0; however, older versions may also be vulnerable.

Upstream fix:

https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/1778

References:

http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/7483

Other sources

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the template preview function in Foreman before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted provisioning template.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/foreman<1.6.1
1.6.1
theforeman foreman<=1.6.0

Event History

Jul 6, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3653?

CVE-2014-3653 is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3653?

To fix CVE-2014-3653, upgrade Foreman to version 1.6.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3653?

CVE-2014-3653 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Foreman are affected by CVE-2014-3653?

CVE-2014-3653 affects Foreman versions prior to 1.6.1.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2014-3653?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2014-3653 by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML through crafted provisioning templates.

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