CVE-2014-8578: XSS
First published: Fri Oct 31 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Groups panel in OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) before 2013.2.4, 2014.1 before 2014.1.2, and Juno before Juno-2 allows remote administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a user email address, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-3475.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Horizon | >=2013.2<2013.2.4 | |
| OpenStack Horizon | >=2014.1<2014.1.2 | |
| OpenStack Horizon | =juno-1 | |
| OpenStack Horizon | <=juno-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8578?
CVE-2014-8578 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8578?
To fix CVE-2014-8578, upgrade OpenStack Horizon to version 2013.2.4, 2014.1.2, or Juno-2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-8578?
CVE-2014-8578 affects OpenStack Horizon versions before 2013.2.4, 2014.1 before 2014.1.2, and Juno before Juno-2.
Can CVE-2014-8578 be exploited by non-admin users?
CVE-2014-8578 allows remote administrators to exploit the vulnerability, meaning non-admin users cannot initiate the attack.
What type of attack is CVE-2014-8578 associated with?
CVE-2014-8578 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS), allowing injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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