CVE-2018-10854 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about the CVE-2018-10854 affecting CloudForms 5.8 and 5.9, allowing stored XSS due to inadequate input sanitization. Find mitigation steps and patching recommendations here.
CloudForms 5.8 and 5.9 are affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the v2v infrastructure mapping delete feature, allowing stored XSS due to improper input sanitization.
Understanding CVE-2018-10854
This CVE involves a security issue in CloudForms versions 5.8 and 5.9 related to cross-site scripting (XSS).
What is CVE-2018-10854?
The vulnerability in CloudForms 5.8 and 5.9 allows for stored XSS through the v2v infrastructure mapping delete feature due to inadequate user input sanitization.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10854
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity issue with low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10854
Vulnerability Description
- CloudForms 5.8 and 5.9 are susceptible to stored XSS via the Name field in the v2v infrastructure mapping delete feature.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: CloudForms
- Vendor: Red Hat
- Vulnerable Versions: CloudForms 5.8 and CloudForms 5.9
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the necessary patches provided by Red Hat to address the XSS vulnerability.
- Educate users on safe input practices to prevent XSS attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch CloudForms to mitigate potential security risks.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Red Hat and promptly apply patches to secure the system.