CVE-2018-5228 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the impact of CVE-2018-5228 affecting Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible versions prior to 4.5.3. Learn about the XSS vulnerability, affected systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps.
In April 2018, Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible versions prior to 4.5.3 were found to have a vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Understanding CVE-2018-5228
This CVE identifier pertains to a specific security vulnerability in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible.
What is CVE-2018-5228?
The vulnerability in versions of Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to inject malicious HTML or JavaScript code due to improper handling of response headers, potentially resulting in XSS attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5228
The vulnerability could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application, potentially compromising sensitive data and user interactions.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5228
This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The /browse/~raw resource in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible before version 4.5.3 is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability through improper handling of response headers.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Fisheye and Crucible
- Vendor: Atlassian
- Versions Affected: Less than 4.5.3
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code, exploiting the mishandling of response headers to conduct XSS attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protective measures to address the CVE-2018-5228 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible to version 4.5.3 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Implement web application firewalls to filter and block malicious input.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit web application security to detect and prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
- Educate developers on secure coding practices to minimize the risk of similar vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Atlassian for Fisheye and Crucible to address known vulnerabilities.