Mod_cluster/mod_proxy_cluster: stored cross site scripting
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2023-6710 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | redhat |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2023-12-12 22:15:22 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-09-19 12:16:37 UTC |
| Description | A flaw was found in the mod_proxy_cluster in the Apache server. This issue may allow a malicious user to add a script in the 'alias' parameter in the URL to trigger the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By adding a script on the alias parameter on the URL, it adds a new virtual host and adds the script to the cluster-manager page. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 5.4 MEDIUM from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS: 0.022420000 probability, percentile 0.819010000 (date 2026-09-21)
Problem Types: CWE-79 | CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 5.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 5.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 5.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
RequiredScope
ChangedConfidentiality
LowIntegrity
LowAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Modcluster | Mod Proxy Cluster | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Red Hat | JBoss Core Services For RHEL 8 | unaffected 0:1.3.20-3.el8jbcs * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | JBoss Core Services On RHEL 7 | unaffected 0:1.3.20-3.el7jbcs * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | unaffected 0:1.3.20-1.el9_4 * rpm | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1317 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | |
| cve-details | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | Third Party Advisory |
| 2254128 – (CVE-2023-6710) CVE-2023-6710 mod_cluster/mod_proxy_cluster: Stored Cross site Scripting | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | bugzilla.redhat.com | Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2387 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1316 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Red Hat would like to thank Mohamed Mounir Boudjema (Intervalle-Technologies) for reporting this issue. (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z | Reported to Red Hat. |
| CNA | 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z | Made public. |
Workarounds
CNA: Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Legacy QID Mappings
- 243077 Red Hat Update for JBoss Core Services (RHSA-2024:1316)