CVE-2018-16481

Public Exploit

Description

A XSS vulnerability was found in html-page <=2.1.1 that allows malicious Javascript code to be executed in the user's browser due to the absence of sanitization of the paths before rendering.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: HackerOne html-pages
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/330356 issue tracking exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16481?
CVE-2018-16481 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16481?
To fix CVE-2018-16481, 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-2018-16481 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-16481 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2018-16481?
CVE-2018-16481 affects HackerOne html-pages.
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