CVE-2018-10817 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Severalnines ClusterControl before version 1.6.0-4699 is affected by XSS vulnerabilities.

Understanding CVE-2018-10817

XSS vulnerabilities have been discovered in Severalnines ClusterControl versions prior to 1.6.0-4699.

What is CVE-2018-10817?

This CVE refers to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Severalnines ClusterControl before version 1.6.0-4699.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10817

The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10817

Vulnerability Description

Severalnines ClusterControl before 1.6.0-4699 allows XSS attacks, enabling malicious script execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Severalnines ClusterControl
Vendor: Severalnines
Versions Affected: All versions before 1.6.0-4699

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into input fields or parameters that are not properly sanitized.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to version 1.6.0-4699 or later to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.
Regularly monitor and audit input validation mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and users about the risks of XSS attacks and how to avoid them.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Severalnines.