CVE-2018-8031

Description

The Apache TomEE console (tomee-webapp) has a XSS vulnerability which could allow javascript to be executed if the user is given a malicious URL. This web application is typically used to add TomEE features to a Tomcat installation. The TomEE bundles do not ship with this application included. This issue can be mitigated by removing the application after TomEE is setup (if using the application to install TomEE), using one of the provided pre-configured bundles, or by upgrading to TomEE 7.0.5. This issue is resolve in this commit: b8bbf50c23ce97dd64f3a5d77f78f84e47579863.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.25% Top 20%
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache TomEE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c4b0d83a534d6cdf2de54dbbd00e3538072ac2e360781b784608ed0d%40%3Cdev.tomee.apache.org%3E mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8031?
CVE-2018-8031 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8031?
To fix CVE-2018-8031, 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-2018-8031 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8031 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8031?
CVE-2018-8031 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache TomEE.
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