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CVE-2018-1000516: The Galaxy Project Galaxy version v14.10 contains a CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Pag...

The Galaxy Project Galaxy version v14.10 contains a CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in Many templates used in the Galaxy server did not properly sanitize user's input, which would allow for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. In this form of attack, a malicious person can create a URL which, when opened by a Galaxy user or administrator, would allow the malicious user to execute arbitrary Javascript. that can result in Arbitrary JavaScript code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via The victim must interact with component on page witch contains injected JavaScript code.. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in v14.10.1, v15.01.

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Plain-English summary

Galaxy v14.10 had an XSS flaw in multiple server templates. A crafted URL could cause a Galaxy user or administrator who opens the affected page to run attacker-controlled JavaScript in their browser. Fixed releases are named as v14.10.1 and v15.01.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate legacy-risk issue. It is not supported by active-exploitation evidence here, but affected administrator sessions could create meaningful operational risk if old Galaxy servers remain deployed.

Technical view

The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation across many Galaxy server templates. Exploitation requires victim interaction with a page containing injected JavaScript. Impact is arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim browser context. No CVSS vector is provided in the source bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely limited to Galaxy deployments running v14.10 or unconfirmed derivatives from that release line. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, package names, hosted-service status, or downstream vendor advisories.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The described attack depends on a victim user or administrator opening a malicious URL or interacting with an affected page.

Researcher notes

Evidence is direct but sparse: the record names Galaxy v14.10, describes template sanitization failures, and names fixed versions. Missing CVSS, CPEs, and detailed affected-template scope limit precision. Avoid assuming later branches or downstream packages are affected without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Galaxy v14.10 systems to v14.10.1, v15.01, or later vendor-supported releases.
  • Confirm all internet-facing and internal Galaxy servers are inventoried and versioned.
  • Check Galaxy Project security guidance before applying nonstandard local workarounds.
  • Prioritize administrator-facing Galaxy instances because browser-context compromise can affect privileged sessions.

Validation and detection

  • Identify all Galaxy deployments and record exact application versions.
  • Verify no production or staging system remains on Galaxy v14.10.
  • Review change records for upgrade to v14.10.1, v15.01, or later.
  • Check logs for unusual crafted URLs targeting Galaxy pages, without replaying them.
  • Confirm security scanners recognize the installed fixed version accurately.
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