Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Ganglia-web Package
Summary
DEBIAN-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 the Ganglia monitoring system, which is designed to monitor clusters and grids. It provides a graphical representation of the performance metrics of the monitored systems. The package is widely used in environments where performance monitoring is critical. However, versions 3.73 to 3.76 of Ganglia-web are susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from improper handling of user input in the 'tz' parameter within the /master/header.php component of Ganglia-web. Attackers can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious payload that, when executed, allows them to run arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the user's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious activities, significantly compromising the security of the affected systems.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
To rectify the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Ganglia-web package to a patched version. Users can do this by executing the following command in their terminal:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ganglia-web
This will ensure that the latest security patches are applied, mitigating the risk associated with this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can validate and sanitize the input for the 'tz' parameter to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. This can be done by implementing input validation checks in the application code to ensure that only expected values are processed.
Conclusion
The identified cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Ganglia-web package poses significant risks to users and their data. It is crucial to update to the patched version of the package and implement input validation measures to safeguard against potential exploitation.
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FAQ
XSS is a security flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.
Versions 3.73 to 3.76 of Ganglia-web are vulnerable to the described XSS issue.
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Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to session hijacking, data theft, and unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, compromising the security of the application.
Yes, users are advised to update to the latest version of the Ganglia-web package to apply the necessary security patches.
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