XSS Vulnerability in Ganglia-web Package: CVE-2024-52762
Summary
CVE-2024-52762: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /master/header.php of Ganglia-web v3.73 to v3.76 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the "tz" paramete... Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Ganglia-web is a web-based interface for monitoring clusters and grids, providing real-time visualization of system metrics. It is widely used in high-performance computing environments to track the performance of various nodes. The package allows users to interact with the system through a web interface, making it essential for administrators to ensure its security. This specific vulnerability exposes the application to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which can compromise user data and system integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
CVE-2024-52762 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the /master/header.php component of Ganglia-web versions 3.73 to 3.76. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of user input in the 'tz' parameter, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML. If exploited, this could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of users, data theft, or the distribution of malware. The vulnerability affects multiple Debian ecosystems, including versions 11, 12, and 13.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
To fix the vulnerability, update the Ganglia-web package to a patched version. If you are using Debian, you can run the following command in your terminal:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ganglia-web
Ensure that you check for the latest version available in your package manager to apply the necessary security updates.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can sanitize user inputs to the 'tz' parameter to prevent XSS attacks. Implement input validation and encoding to ensure that any scripts or HTML tags are not executed. For example, you can use the following PHP code snippet to sanitize the input: 'function
sanitize_input($data) { return htmlspecialchars($data, ENT_QUOTES, 'UTF-8');
}'.
Conclusion
CVE-2024-52762 is a significant XSS vulnerability in the Ganglia-web package that poses serious security risks. It is crucial for users to update their installations to the latest patched version and implement input sanitization as a preventive measure. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
CVE-2024-52762 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ganglia-web package that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'tz' parameter.
Ganglia-web versions 3.73 to 3.76 are affected by this vulnerability.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, and potential malware distribution, compromising user security.
To protect your application, always validate and sanitize user inputs, use secure coding practices, and keep your software up to date.
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