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Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-38647 – Apache Helix Vulnerability

July 26, 2023
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Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple Apache InLong Vulnerabilities

July 26, 2023

Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-38435 – Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin Vulnerability

Severity

Medium

Analysis Summary

CVE-2023-38435

Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute script in a victim’s Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim’s cookie-based authentication credentials.

Impact

  • Cross-Site Scripting

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

  • CVE-2023-38435

Affected Vendors

Apache

Affected Products

  • Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin 2.0.2

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin, available from the Apache Website.

Apache Website

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