CVE-2017-4967 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2017-4967, where XSS vulnerabilities in Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts. Find out how to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
XSS vulnerabilities were detected in various versions of Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF, making them susceptible to XSS attacks.
Understanding CVE-2017-4967
XSS vulnerabilities in RabbitMQ management UI were identified in specific versions of Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF.
What is CVE-2017-4967?
An issue was discovered in multiple versions of Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF, where certain forms in the RabbitMQ management UI were found to be vulnerable to XSS attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2017-4967
- XSS vulnerabilities in Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-4967
XSS vulnerabilities were found in specific versions of Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF.
Vulnerability Description
- The vulnerability exists in various versions of Pivotal RabbitMQ (3.4.x, 3.5.x, and 3.6.x before 3.6.9) and RabbitMQ for PCF (1.5.x, 1.6.x before 1.6.18, and 1.7.x before 1.7.15).
Affected Systems and Versions
- Pivotal RabbitMQ versions: 3.4.x, 3.5.x, and 3.6.x before 3.6.9
- RabbitMQ for PCF versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x before 1.6.18, and 1.7.x before 1.7.15
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can exploit the XSS vulnerabilities by injecting malicious scripts into forms within the RabbitMQ management UI.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate action is necessary to address the vulnerabilities in Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF to the latest patched versions to mitigate the XSS vulnerabilities.
- Regularly monitor and audit the RabbitMQ management UI for any suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities in web applications.
- Educate users and administrators about the risks of XSS attacks and how to identify and report suspicious activities.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by the vendors to address known vulnerabilities in Pivotal RabbitMQ and RabbitMQ for PCF.