CVE-2018-1999008

Description

October CMS version prior to build 437 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Media module and create folder functionality that can result in an Authenticated user with media module permission creating arbitrary folder name with XSS content. This attack appear to be exploitable via an Authenticated user with media module permission who can create arbitrary folder name (XSS). This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in build 437.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory octobercms.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://octobercms.com/support/article/rn-10 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1999008?
CVE-2018-1999008 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1999008?
To fix CVE-2018-1999008, 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-2018-1999008 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1999008 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.
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