Stored XSS in Apache Allura

1) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU93076

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38379

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when parsing neighborhood settings. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Allura: 1.4.0 - 1.17.0

External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/5rhmnlq9nj1rd7k564drd9dxqgxbdpjc

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.