CVE-2021-41174

XSS vulnerability allowing arbitrary JavaScript execution

Description

Grafana is an open-source platform for monitoring and observability. In affected versions if an attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, arbitrary JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser. The user visiting the malicious link must be unauthenticated and the link must be for a page that contains the login button in the menu bar. The url has to be crafted to exploit AngularJS rendering and contain the interpolation binding for AngularJS expressions. AngularJS uses double curly braces for interpolation binding: {{ }} ex: {{constructor.constructor(‘alert(1)’)()}}. When the user follows the link and the page renders, the login button will contain the original link with a query parameter to force a redirect to the login page. The URL is not validated and the AngularJS rendering engine will execute the JavaScript expression contained in the URL. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible. If for some reason you cannot upgrade, you can use a reverse proxy or similar to block access to block the literal string {{ in the path.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 75.66% Top 5%
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Affected: grafana grafana
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41174?
CVE-2021-41174 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-41174?
To fix CVE-2021-41174, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-41174 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-41174 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~76% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-41174?
CVE-2021-41174 affects grafana grafana.
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