Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in cloudcmd
Summary
GHSA-m8fw-534v-xm85: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in cloudcmd. Affects cloudcmd versions < 9.1.6. Fixed in 9.1.6. How to fix ↓
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Background
cloudcmd is an open-source file manager for the web that allows users to manage and manipulate files and directories. It provides a user-friendly interface and various features for file operations. However, versions of cloudcmd before 9.1.6 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack when listing files in a directory. This vulnerability can be exploited if the attacker can control the name of a file within the directory.
Vulnerability Detail
The cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cloudcmd allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the web application, which are then executed in the context of the victim's browser. This can lead to various attacks, such as stealing sensitive information, session hijacking, or performing actions on behalf of the victim. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization when displaying file names in the directory listing.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
9.1.6
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If updating to the latest version is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to manually sanitize the file names before displaying them in the directory listing. This can be done by implementing proper input validation and escaping special characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript code.
Conclusion
In conclusion, cloudcmd versions before 9.1.6 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) when listing files in a directory. This can be exploited by an attacker who controls the name of a file. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update cloudcmd to version 9.1.6 or later. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization and validation can provide temporary protection until the update is applied. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
cloudcmd is an open-source file manager for the web that allows users to manage and manipulate files and directories.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. These scripts can be used to steal sensitive information, manipulate web content, or perform actions on behalf of the victim.
The XSS vulnerability in cloudcmd arises when displaying file names in the directory listing. If an attacker can control the name of a file, they can inject malicious scripts that will be executed in the victim's browser when viewing the directory listing.
The potential consequences of this vulnerability include theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, and unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
To protect your cloudcmd installation, it is recommended to update to the latest version (9.1.6 or later) that includes the fix for this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that file names are properly sanitized and validated before displaying them in the directory listing.
