Vulnerability identifier: #VU14604
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Opsview Monitor
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
Vendor: Opsview
Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists in the 'data' parameter of the '/settings/api/router' endpoint due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Mitigation
The vulnerability has been fixed in the versions 5.3.1, 5.4.2, 6.0.
Vulnerable software versions
Opsview Monitor: 5.2 - 5.4
External links
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/opsview-monitor-multiple-vulnerabilities
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.