CVE-2023-6710
Mod_cluster/mod_proxy_cluster: stored cross site scripting
A flaw was found in the mod_proxy_cluster in the Apache server. This issue may allow a malicious user to add a script in the 'alias' parameter in the URL to trigger the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By adding a script on the alias parameter on the URL, it adds a new virtual host and adds the script to the cluster-manager page.
Fixes and workarounds
Workaround
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Source: CNA: redhatAffected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| JBoss Core Services for RHEL 8 Red Hat jbcs-httpd24-mod_proxy_cluster
https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/ |
≥ 0:1.3.20-3.el8jbcs; < * (unaffected, rpm)
Other versions: affected |
CNA: redhat |
| JBoss Core Services on RHEL 7 Red Hat jbcs-httpd24-mod_proxy_cluster
https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/ |
≥ 0:1.3.20-3.el7jbcs; < * (unaffected, rpm)
Other versions: affected |
CNA: redhat |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Red Hat mod_proxy_cluster
https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/ |
≥ 0:1.3.20-1.el9_4; < * (unaffected, rpm)
Other versions: affected |
CNA: redhat |
| Red Hat JBoss Core Services Red Hat jbcs-httpd24-mod_proxy_cluster
https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/ |
Range not reported
Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: redhat |
| Red Hat JBoss Core Services Red Hat mod_proxy_cluster
https://access.redhat.com/jbossnetwork/restricted/listSoftware.html |
Range not reported
Other versions: affected |
CNA: redhat |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 5.4 medium |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N | CNA: redhat |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1316CNA: redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1317CNA: redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2387CNA: redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6710CNA: redhat · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2254128CNA: redhat · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1316ADP: CVE · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1317ADP: CVE · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2387ADP: CVE · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6710ADP: CVE · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2254128ADP: CVE · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
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