REDHAT-BUG-713478: XSS
First published: Wed Jun 15 2011(Updated: )
It was found that application for listing of system groups in Red Hat Network Satellite Server and Spacewalk services did not properly HTML escape the content of QueryString. A remote attacker could use this flaw to conduct XSS attacks, potentially leading into attacker's ability to steal the users' session cookie. Acknowledgements: Red Hat would like to thank Daniel Karanja Muturi for reporting this issue.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Satellite | ||
| Spacewalk |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-713478?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-713478 is considered high due to the potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-713478?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-713478, ensure that the affected application properly HTML escapes QueryString content.
Which products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-713478?
The products affected by REDHAT-BUG-713478 are Red Hat Satellite Server and Red Hat Spacewalk.
Can REDHAT-BUG-713478 lead to data theft?
Yes, if exploited, REDHAT-BUG-713478 can allow attackers to steal user data through XSS vulnerabilities.
What types of attacks can REDHAT-BUG-713478 enable?
REDHAT-BUG-713478 can enable cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
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- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/redhat-bugzilla
- source/Red Hat
- alias/CVE-2011-2919
- agent/severity
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- agent/event
- agent/type
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- agent/trending
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/red hat
- canonical/red hat satellite
- canonical/spacewalk