Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Affecting mod_proxy_cluster package, versions <0:1.3.20-1.el9_4


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Proof of Concept
EPSS
0.15% (52nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-MODPROXYCLUSTER-6811252
  • published7 May 2024
  • disclosed30 Apr 2024

Introduced: 30 Apr 2024

CVE-2023-6710  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-79  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 mod_proxy_cluster to version 0:1.3.20-1.el9_4 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:2387.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mod_proxy_cluster package and not the mod_proxy_cluster package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1