CVE-2023-45757: Apache bRPC: The builtin service rpcz page has an XSS attack vulnerability
Security vulnerability in Apache bRPC <=1.6.0 on all platforms allows attackers to inject XSS code to the builtin rpcz page. An attacker that can send http request to bRPC server with rpcz enabled can inject arbitrary XSS code to the builtin rpcz page.
Solution (choose one of three): 1. upgrade to bRPC > 1.6.0, download link: https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/brpc/1.6.1/ 2. If you are using an old version of bRPC and hard to upgrade, you can apply this patch: https://github.com/apache/brpc/pull/2411 3. disable rpcz feature
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What is CVE-2023-45757?
CVE-2023-45757 is a security vulnerability in Apache bRPC <=1.6.0 that allows attackers to inject XSS code to the builtin rpcz page.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45757?
The severity of CVE-2023-45757 is medium with a CVSS severity score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2023-45757 affect Apache bRPC?
CVE-2023-45757 affects Apache bRPC <=1.6.0 on all platforms.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-45757?
An attacker that can send HTTP requests to a bRPC server with rpcz enabled can inject arbitrary XSS code to the builtin rpcz page.
How can I fix CVE-2023-45757?
To fix CVE-2023-45757, upgrade Apache bRPC to version 1.6.1 or later.