GHSA-64gp-r758-8pfm Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability while uploading content to a new deployment
An attacker with high privileges can execute malicious scripts in the WildFly management console during content upload, potentially compromising the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is GHSA-64gp-r758-8pfm?
GHSA-64gp-r758-8pfm is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in org.jboss.hal:hal-console, published on 23 Dec 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in the WildFly management console. A user may perform cross-site scripting in the deployment system. An attacker (or insider) may execute a malicious payload which could trigger an undesired behavior against the server.
Impact
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management console.
Patches
Fixed in HAL 3.7.7.Final
Workarounds
No workaround available
References
Which versions are affected by GHSA-64gp-r758-8pfm?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jboss.hal:hal-console.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jboss.hal:hal-console Maven | All versions | 3.7.7.Final |
org.jboss.hal:hal-console Maven | All versions | 3.7.7.Final |
How do I fix GHSA-64gp-r758-8pfm?
Upgrade org.jboss.hal:hal-console to 3.7.7.Final 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 GHSA-64gp-r758-8pfm being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-64gp-r758-8pfm in the wild and no public exploit code.