CVE-2017-12882 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2017-12882, a vulnerability in Spring Batch Admin allowing remote authenticated users to inject malicious code. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
A vulnerability in Spring Batch Admin versions before 1.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject malicious JavaScript or HTML code through the file upload feature.
Understanding CVE-2017-12882
This CVE involves a stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Spring Batch Admin.
What is CVE-2017-12882?
- Vulnerability in Spring Batch Admin before version 1.3.0
- Allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML
The Impact of CVE-2017-12882
- Remote authenticated users can exploit the system by injecting malicious code
Technical Details of CVE-2017-12882
This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability
- Found in Spring Batch Admin before version 1.3.0
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Versions affected: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
- Remote authenticated users can inject malicious JavaScript or HTML through the file upload feature
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade to version 1.3.0 or newer
- Avoid file uploads from untrusted sources
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security training for users
- Implement input validation and output encoding
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor