CVE-2021-32718 LOW

CVE-2021-32718: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in RabbitMQ management UI

Vendor Rabbitmq
Product rabbitmq-server
Weakness CWE-80 · XSS · basic
Published June 28, 2021
Last update August 3, 2024

CVSS base score

3.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

RabbitMQ is a multi-protocol messaging broker. In rabbitmq-server prior to version 3.8.17, a new user being added via management UI could lead to the user's bane being rendered in a confirmation message without proper `<script>` tag sanitization, potentially allowing for JavaScript code execution in the context of the page. In order for this to occur, the user must be signed in and have elevated permissions (other user management). The vulnerability is patched in RabbitMQ 3.8.17. As a workaround, disable `rabbitmq_management` plugin and use CLI tools for management operations and Prometheus and Grafana for metrics and monitoring.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 28, 2021 CVE published
August 3, 2024 Record updated