CVE-2018-17184

Description

A malicious user with enough administration entitlements can inject html-like elements containing JavaScript statements into Connector names, Report names, AnyTypeClass keys and Policy descriptions. When another user with enough administration entitlements edits one of the Entities above via Admin Console, the injected JavaScript code is executed.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.00% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Syncope
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://syncope.apache.org/security#CVE-2018-17184:_Stored_XSS vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17184?
CVE-2018-17184 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-17184?
To fix CVE-2018-17184, 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-2018-17184 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-17184 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-17184?
CVE-2018-17184 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Syncope.
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