CVE-2021-32718

LOW

RabbitMQ < 3.8.17 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via User Management UI

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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
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