CVE-2017-7514 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-7514 affecting Red Hat Satellite 5.8.0. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Red Hat Satellite 5.8.0 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the processing of failed action entries.
Understanding CVE-2017-7514
Red Hat Satellite version 5.8.0 is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could be exploited by users with the ability to define a failed action.
What is CVE-2017-7514?
The vulnerability in Red Hat Satellite 5.8.0 allows malicious users to execute cross-site scripting attacks by defining a failed action.
The Impact of CVE-2017-7514
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to XSS attacks on other Satellite users.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-7514
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Red Hat Satellite 5.8.0 allows for cross-site scripting attacks when defining a failed action entry.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: Red Hat Satellite
- Affected Version: 5.8.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Malicious users with the ability to define a failed action entry can exploit this vulnerability to carry out cross-site scripting attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Red Hat Satellite to a non-vulnerable version.
- Implement input validation to prevent malicious input.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Red Hat Satellite to the latest secure versions.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches provided by Red Hat to address the vulnerability.