CVE-2017-12175 : What You Need to Know

Red Hat Satellite 6.5 Autocomplete Feature XSS Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2017-12175

Red Hat Satellite version 6.5 is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability when utilizing the autocomplete feature for filter entry in the discovery rule.

What is CVE-2017-12175?

The CVE-2017-12175 vulnerability in Red Hat Satellite 6.5 allows for XSS attacks through the autocomplete feature, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-12175

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's session, compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-12175

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation in the autocomplete feature, enabling malicious script injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Red Hat Satellite
Vendor: Red Hat
Affected Version: 6.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Unchanged
CVSS Base Score: 3.5 (Low)

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Red Hat Satellite to version 6.5 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit input validation processes to ensure ongoing protection against XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Red Hat to address the XSS vulnerability in Red Hat Satellite.