CVE-2018-10934 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in JBoss Management Console versions prior to 7.1.6.CR1 and 7.1.6.GA allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially enabling users to target others with higher privileges.

Understanding CVE-2018-10934

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in JBoss Management Console versions before 7.1.6.CR1 and 7.1.6.GA.

What is CVE-2018-10934?

The vulnerability in JBoss Management Console versions prior to 7.1.6.CR1 and 7.1.6.GA allows attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks by leveraging the ability to create objects in the application.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10934

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.4. It requires low privileges and user interaction to exploit, potentially leading to attacks on users with higher privileges.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10934

Vulnerability Description

Type: Cross-site scripting (XSS)
Versions affected: 7.1.6.CR1, 7.1.6.GA
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: wildfly-core
Vendor: Red Hat
Versions: 7.1.6.CR1, 7.1.6.GA

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by users with the ability to create objects in the application, allowing them to launch XSS attacks against users with higher privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the latest security patches provided by Red Hat.
Restrict user privileges to minimize the impact of potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update the software to address security vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks of XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running JBoss Management Console are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.