CVE-2013-4378 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in JavaMelody
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted X-Forwarded-For header in JavaMelody, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-4378?
CVE-2013-4378 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HtmlSessionInformationsReport.java in JavaMelody 1.46 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted X-Forwarded-For header.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4378?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core Maven | All versions | 1.47.0 |
net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core Maven | All versions | 1.47.0 |
Products include Emeric Vernat Javamelody.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4378?
Upgrade net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core to 1.47.0 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2013-4378 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4378 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4mx-p49m-8rw4.