#VU42708 Cross-site scripting in ActiveMQ - CVE-2013-1879

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42708

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1879

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ActiveMQ
Server applications / Mail servers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in scheduled.jsp in Apache ActiveMQ 5.8.0 and earlier. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ActiveMQ: 5.0.0, 5.1.0, 5.2.0, 5.3.0 - 5.3.2, 5.4.0 - 5.4.2, 5.5.0 - 5.5.1, 5.6.0, 5.7.0

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External links
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1029.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/54073
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61142
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85586
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-4397

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.