CVE-2018-8024 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Spark versions 2.1.0-2.1.2, 2.2.0-2.2.1, and 2.3.0, which also impacts certain browsers like Firefox. A malicious user can craft a URL to the Spark UI that, when accessed by a victim, executes arbitrary scripts and exposes information visible to that user. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and requirement for user interaction, leading to potential information disclosure and integrity impact. While there are Nuclei templates available for detection, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or ExploitDB entries, and it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.1.0, <= 2.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:spark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:spark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:spark:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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