Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy_cluster XSS via URL alias param
CVE-2023-6710 Published on December 12, 2023
Mod_cluster/mod_proxy_cluster: stored cross site scripting
A flaw was found in the mod_proxy_cluster in the Apache server. This issue may allow a malicious user to add a script in the 'alias' parameter in the URL to trigger the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By adding a script on the alias parameter on the URL, it adds a new virtual host and adds the script to the cluster-manager page.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-6710 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Timeline
Reported to Red Hat.
Made public.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2023-6710 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Red Hat JBoss Core Services for RHEL 8:- Version 0:1.3.20-3.el8jbcs and below * is unaffected.
- Version 0:1.3.20-3.el7jbcs and below * is unaffected.
- Version 0:1.3.20-1.el9_4 and below * is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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