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GHSA-x8gm-j36p-fppf

MediumCVSS 4.8 / 10
Published Oct 1, 2024·Last modified Dec 19, 2024
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Summary

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) can archive via Uploading a new Background for a Custom Map.

Details

Users with "admin" role can set background for a custom map, this allow the upload of SVG file that can contain XSS payload which will trigger onload. This led to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

PoC

  1. Login using an Admin role account.

  2. Go over to "$URL/maps/custom", the Manage Custom Maps. image

  3. Create a new map then choose to edit it.

  4. Choose the "Set Background" option. image

  5. Choose to upload a SVG file that have this content.

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" onload="alert(document.domain)">
  <circle cx="50" cy="50" r="40" />
</svg>
  1. Once uploaded, there should be a link to the SVG return in the POST request to the API "$URL/maps/custom/1/background". image

  2. Go over to that link on browser, should see a pop-up. image

Impact

Attacker can use this to perform malicious java script code for malicious intent. This would impact other Admin role users and the Global Read role users. Normal users does not have permission to read the file, so they are not affected.

Risk Scores
Base Score
4.8

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs high-level or administrative privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
4.4

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
0.39%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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