#VU40925 Cross-site scripting in RabbitMQ - CVE-2014-9649

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40925

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9649

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RabbitMQ
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in the management plugin in RabbitMQ 2.1.0 through 3.4.x before 3.4.1 when processing path info to api/, which is not properly handled in an error message. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security 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
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RabbitMQ: 2.1.0 - 3.4.0

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External links
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0308.html
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/21/13
https://www.rabbitmq.com/release-notes/README-3.4.1.txt
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76084
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rabbitmq-users/-3Z2FyGtXhs

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Q & A

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.