CVE-2024-38379 – Apache Allura Vulnerability

Severity

Medium

Analysis Summary

CVE-2024-38379

Apache Allura is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by neighborhood settings. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Impact

Cross-Site Scripting

Indicators of Compromise

CVE

CVE-2024-38379

Affected Vendors

Apache

Affected Products

Apache Allura 1.4.0
Apache Allura 1.17.0

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of Allura, available from the Apache Website.

Apache Website

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