CVE-2017-7534: XSS

Published Apr 18, 2017
·
Updated

It was found that log viewer for a pod doesn't properly handle terminal escape characters and automatic generation of clickable links from output, leading to XSS vulnerability.

Other sources

OpenShift Enterprise version 3.x is vulnerable to a stored XSS via the log viewer for pods. The flaw is due to lack of sanitation of user input, specifically terminal escape characters, and the creation of clickable links automatically when viewing the log files for a pod.

Affected Software

9 affected components
redhat Openshift=3.0
redhat Openshift=3.1
redhat Openshift=3.2
redhat Openshift=3.3
redhat Openshift=3.4
redhat Openshift=3.5
redhat Openshift=3.6
redhat Openshift=3.7
redhat Openshift=3.9

Event History

Apr 18, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7534?

CVE-2017-7534 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7534?

To fix CVE-2017-7534, update your OpenShift Enterprise installation to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What versions of OpenShift are affected by CVE-2017-7534?

CVE-2017-7534 affects OpenShift Enterprise versions 3.0 through 3.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7534?

CVE-2017-7534 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the log viewer for pods.

5

Can CVE-2017-7534 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2017-7534 can potentially lead to data theft or manipulation through the execution of malicious scripts.

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