CVE-2018-10228 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into LimeSurvey via the changes_cp parameter, potentially compromising user 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-2018-10228?
CVE-2018-10228 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 14 Dec 2021. 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /application/controller/admin/theme.php in LimeSurvey 3.6.2+180406 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the changes_cp parameter to the index.php/admin/themes/sa/templatesavechanges URI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10228?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10228 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-2018-10228 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10228 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5w4g-f682-43cr.