Apache Atlas: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page
CVE-2024-46910 is a high-severity improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in a web page vulnerability in Apache Atlas from Apache, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Apache Atlas versions: 2.0.0 through 2.3.0. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Atlas to 2.4.0 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on lists.apache.org for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Apache Atlas | 2.0.0 through 2.3.0 | Not stated |
| Apache | Atlas | 2.0.0 up to, but not including, 2.4.0 | 2.4.0 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- LowSome restricted data can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N. Scored by CISA (ADP).
Official description
An authenticated user can perform XSS and potentially impersonate another user. This issue affects Apache Atlas versions 2.3.0 and earlier. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.0, which fixes the issue.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as <, >, and & that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- With Struts, write all data from form beans with the bean's filter attribute set to true.
More Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page vulnerabilities (CWE-80)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
- lists.apache.org/thread/sqzp34l4cdk21zoq5g31qlsvr7jvb1fyIssue Tracking, Mailing List
Third-party and government advisories
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/12/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Atlas
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page vulnerabilities
- 7.1 High severity
- 8.3 High severity
- 8.3 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 7.4 High severity
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