Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Apache Pluto Chat Room Demo Portlet
CVE-2019-0186

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Pluto
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-0186?

The Apache Pluto Chat Room demo portlet versions 3.0.0 and 3.0.1 suffer from Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities due to unsanitized input fields. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by injecting malicious scripts, which might compromise user data and session integrity. It is recommended to either uninstall the affected ChatRoomDemo war file or to upgrade to version 3.1.0 to mitigate this security risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Apache Pluto 3.0.0

Apache Pluto 3.0.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-0186 - Proof of Concept

References

https://portals.apache.org/pluto/security.html
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http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/portals-pluto-us...
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/25/8
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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