CVE-2019-13068: Github.com/grafana/grafana Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7phr-6cc9-4m5q
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-13068 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Github.com/grafana/grafana libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves grafana cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.2.5.

CVE-2019-13068 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-13068
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7phr-6cc9-4m5q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Github.com/grafana/grafana
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-13068

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/grafana/grafana dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/grafana/grafana fixed: 6.2.5 
Upgrade github.com/grafana/grafana to 6.2.5
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/grafana/grafana

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-13068, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/grafana/grafana:

inspect dependencies for github.com/grafana/grafana

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/grafana/grafana in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.2.5), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Github.com/grafana/grafana, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

`public/app/features/panel/panel_ctrl.ts` in Grafana before 6.2.5 allows HTML Injection in panel drilldown links (via the Title or url field).

CVE-2019-13068 Affected Github.com/grafana/grafana Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.2.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/grafana/grafana
golang/github.com/grafana/grafana
Go
< 6.2.5
6.2.5

References

NVD — CVE-2019-13068 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13068
Github.com/grafana/grafana Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grafana/grafana/issues/17718
Github.com/grafana/grafana Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grafana/grafana
Github.com/grafana/grafana Release RELEASE
https://github.com/grafana/grafana/releases/tag/v6.2.5
Github.com/grafana/grafana Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190710-0001
Github.com/grafana/grafana Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171500/Grafana-6.2.4-HTML-Injection.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13068?
CVE-2019-13068 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/grafana/grafana involving Grafana Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Github.com/grafana/grafana versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.2.5 across affected packages: github.com/grafana/grafana.
What version fixes CVE-2019-13068?
Upgrading to 6.2.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/grafana/grafana affected?
Yes, github.com/grafana/grafana is affected in releases prior to 6.2.5. Upgrade your dependency to 6.2.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13068?
CVE-2019-13068 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-13068?
CVE-2019-13068 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2019-13068?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/grafana/grafana'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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