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Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-6679 – Linux Kernel Vulnerability
December 15, 2023Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple Microsoft Windows Vulnerabilities
December 15, 2023Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-6679 – Linux Kernel Vulnerability
December 15, 2023Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple Microsoft Windows Vulnerabilities
December 15, 2023
Severity
Medium
Analysis Summary
CVE-2023-45725 CVSS: 9.8
Apache CouchDB could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw when using design document functions. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges to insert the design documents into the database, then manipulate a user to access a function from that design document.
CVE-2023-6710 CVSS: 3.5
Apache HTTP Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the mod_proxy_cluster. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the alias parameter in 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
- Privileges Escalation
- Cross-Site Scripting
Indicators Of Compromise
CVE
- CVE-2023-45725
- CVE-2023-6710
Affected Vendors
Apache
Affected Products
- Apache HTTP Server
- Apache CouchDB 3.3.2
Remediation
Refer to Apache Website for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information.