CVE-2017-18098

Description

The searchrequest-xml resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability through various fields.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory atlassian.com
Affected: Atlassian Jira
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-67075 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103765 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18098?
CVE-2017-18098 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-18098?
To fix CVE-2017-18098, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-18098 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-18098 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-18098?
CVE-2017-18098 affects Atlassian Jira.
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