VMware vRealize Automation 7.0.x/7.1.x/7.2.x/7.3.x cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware vRealize Automation 7.0.x/7.1.x/7.2.x/7.3.x. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-6958. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in VMware vRealize Automation 7.0.x/7.1.x/7.2.x/7.3.x (Automation Software). Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) prior to 7.3.1 contains a vulnerability that may allow for a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Exploitation of this issue may lead to the compromise of the vRA user s workstation.

The bug was discovered 04/12/2018. The weakness was released 04/12/2018 by Oliver Matula and Benjamin Schwendemann as VMSA-2018-0009 as confirmed security advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vmware.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-6958 since 02/14/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 119037 (VMware vRealize Automation 7.0.x / 7.1.x / 7.2.x / 7.3.x < 7.3.1 DOM-based XSS Vulnerability (VMSA-2018-0009)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 14006 (VMware vRealize Automation cross-site scripting Vulnerability (VMSA-2018-0009)).

Upgrading to version 7.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (119037), SecurityFocus (BID 103752†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1040676†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-116137. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 119037
Nessus Name: VMware vRealize Automation 7.0.x / 7.1.x / 7.2.x / 7.3.x < 7.3.1 DOM-based XSS Vulnerability (VMSA-2018-0009)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: vRealize Automation 7.3.1

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02/14/2018 🔍
04/12/2018 +57 days 🔍
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11/19/2018 +218 days 🔍
01/24/2020 +431 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2018-0009
Researcher: Oliver Matula, Benjamin Schwendemann
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-6958 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-6958
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-116136
SecurityFocus: 103752 - VMware vRealize Automation Cross Site Scripting and Session Hijacking Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1040676

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2018 17:19
Updated: 01/24/2020 16:59
Changes: 04/15/2018 17:19 (73), 01/24/2020 16:59 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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