CVE-2018-12973 OpenTSDB Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
Cross-site scripting in OpenTSDB allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the json parameter, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-12973?
CVE-2018-12973 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in OpenTSDB 2.3.0. There is XSS in parameter 'json' to the /q URI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12973?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including net.opentsdb:opentsdb. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
net.opentsdb:opentsdb Maven | All versions to 2.3.0 | None |
net.opentsdb:opentsdb Maven | All versions to 2.3.0 | None |
Products include Opentsdb Opentsdb.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12973 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2018-12973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r68m-wq3x-2hqw.