CVE-2019-13068 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2019-13068 is a vulnerability found in Grafana versions prior to 6.2.5, allowing HTML Injection in the panel drilldown links.

Understanding CVE-2019-13068

In Grafana versions before 6.2.5, a specific file is susceptible to HTML Injection, potentially leading to security risks.

What is CVE-2019-13068?

The vulnerability in the panel_ctrl.ts file in Grafana's public/app/features/panel allows for HTML Injection in the panel drilldown links, exploitable through the Title or URL field.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13068

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to inject malicious HTML code, leading to various security risks such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13068

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Grafana versions prior to 6.2.5 enables attackers to inject malicious HTML code through the panel drilldown links.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Affected Version: All versions prior to 6.2.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious HTML code via the Title or URL field in Grafana, potentially leading to XSS attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Grafana to version 6.2.5 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites to prevent potential exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to the latest versions to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent malicious code injection.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Grafana to address known vulnerabilities.