Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Ganglia-web Package
Summary
CVE-2024-52763: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /graph_all_periods.php of Ganglia-web v3.73 to v3.75 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the "g" param... Affects ganglia-web versions >= 1c8e83fca7afec20fe6b353efb53a10be9017f6e, <= d4bbe11434cbbfe5941ab785486dc7244f75a247. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Ganglia-web is a web-based interface for the Ganglia monitoring system, which is designed to monitor clusters and grids. It provides a graphical representation of metrics collected from various nodes in a distributed system. The package is widely used in environments where performance monitoring is critical. However, versions 3.73 to 3.75 of Ganglia-web are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, which can compromise the security of web applications utilizing this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-52763, exists in the graph_all_periods.php component of Ganglia-web versions 3.73 to 3.75. It allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through a crafted payload in the 'g' parameter. This can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of users, data theft, or the spread of malware. The XSS vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation, making it possible for malicious actors to exploit the application.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Ganglia-web package to a patched version. Users can do this by running the following command in their terminal:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ganglia-web
Ensure that you are using a version higher than 3.75, as this version contains the necessary security fixes.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can implement input validation on the 'g' parameter to sanitize user inputs and prevent the execution of malicious scripts. This can be done by encoding or stripping out HTML tags from the input before processing it.
Conclusion
CVE-2024-52763 represents a significant security risk for users of the Ganglia-web package versions 3.73 to 3.75. It is crucial for users to update their packages to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their applications from potential attacks.
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FAQ
CVE-2024-52763 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability found in the Ganglia-web package, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via the 'g' parameter.
Ganglia-web versions 3.73 to 3.75 are affected by this vulnerability.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
The potential impacts include unauthorized actions on behalf of users, data theft, and the spread of malware through the compromised application.
Yes, updating to a version higher than 3.75 of the Ganglia-web package will address the vulnerability.
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