CVE-2014-3531 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts into Foreman via OS name or description fields, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-3531?
CVE-2014-3531 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman, published on 18 Oct 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Foreman before 1.5.2 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the operating system (1) name or (2) description.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3531?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Theforeman Foreman.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3531?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2014-3531 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3531 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Theforeman Foreman
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvgq-9cr6-84mj.