CVE-2017-18358 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the email field in the Continue Later feature, potentially compromising admin sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-18358?
CVE-2017-18358 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 15 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
LimeSurvey before 2.72.4 has Stored XSS by using the Continue Later (aka Resume later) feature to enter an email address, which is mishandled in the admin panel.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18358?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18358?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18358 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-18358 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18358 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4pqh-v35r-m9w2.