CVE-2016-8613: XSS

Published Jul 31, 2018

Updated

A flaw was found in foreman 1.5.1. The remote execution plugin runs commands on hosts over SSH from the Foreman web UI. When a job is submitted that contains HTML tags, the console output shown in the web UI does not escape the output causing any HTML or JavaScript to run in the user's browser. The output of the job is stored, making this a stored XSS vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

theforeman foreman=1.5.1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8613

Event History

Jul 31, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw in Foreman 1.5.1?

The vulnerability ID for this flaw in Foreman 1.5.1 is CVE-2016-8613.

What is the severity level of CVE-2016-8613?

The severity level of CVE-2016-8613 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

How does the vulnerability in Foreman 1.5.1 occur?

The vulnerability in Foreman 1.5.1 occurs when the remote execution plugin does not properly escape HTML and JavaScript in console output shown in the web UI.

What is the affected software version?

The affected software version is Foreman 1.5.1.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2016-8613?

Yes, there is a fix available for CVE-2016-8613. It is recommended to update to a version that includes the fix.