CVE-2018-12973 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in OpenTSDB 2.3.0 that can lead to an XSS attack through the 'json' parameter in the /q URI.

Understanding CVE-2018-12973

This CVE entry describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenTSDB 2.3.0.

What is CVE-2018-12973?

This CVE refers to an XSS issue in the 'json' parameter of the /q URI in OpenTSDB 2.3.0.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12973

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12973

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in OpenTSDB 2.3.0 allows for XSS attacks through the 'json' parameter in the /q URI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: OpenTSDB 2.3.0
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the 'json' parameter of the /q URI.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-12973 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Educate users and developers on secure coding practices to mitigate XSS risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that OpenTSDB is updated to a secure version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.