CVE-2021-32718
LOWRabbitMQ < 3.8.17 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via User Management UI
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Mitigation, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/rabbitmq/rabbitmq-server/security/advisories/GHSA-c3hj-rg5h-2772
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/rabbitmq/rabbitmq-server/pull/3028
Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Dec/3
Scores
CVSS v3
3.1
EPSS
0.0012
EPSS Percentile
29.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-80
CWE-79
Status
published
Products (1)
vmware/rabbitmq
< 3.8.17
Published
Jun 28, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026