Stored XSS Vulnerability in Rancher by SUSE
CVE-2024-52281

8.9HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Suse
Status
Rancher
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 April 2025

Summary

A vulnerability in SUSE Rancher allows an attacker to exploit improper input validation in the cluster description field, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This flaw can be exploited to inject malicious scripts, affecting the integrity and security of web application users. Users of affected versions should apply the available patches promptly to mitigate potential security risks.

Affected Version(s)

rancher 2.9.0 < 2.9.4

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2024-52281
https://github.com/rancher/rancher/security/advisories/GH...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.9
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

This issue was identified and reported by Bhavin Makwana from Workday’s Cyber Defence Team
.