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5.4

OpenShift Enterprise 3.x log viewer can run malicious code

CVE-2017-7534 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The log viewer used in OpenShift Enterprise version 3.x does not properly clean up special characters, allowing a hidden script to be stored and later executed when someone views pod logs. An attacker could use this to run unwanted actions in a user's browser. Update to the latest OpenShift release or apply the provided patch to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
redhat openshift 3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.9
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
Original advisory text
OpenShift Enterprise version 3.x is vulnerable to a stored XSS via the log viewer for pods. The flaw is due to lack of sanitation of user input, specifically terminal escape characters, and the cre...
OpenShift Enterprise version 3.x is vulnerable to a stored XSS via the log viewer for pods. The flaw is due to lack of sanitation of user input, specifically terminal escape characters, and the creation of clickable links automatically when viewing the log files for a pod.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published11 Apr 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-7534 · NVD
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