CVE-2018-11012 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 12 May 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Stored XSS in Halo allows attackers to inject scripts via login parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2018-11012?

CVE-2018-11012 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2018. 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

ruibaby Halo 0.0.2 has stored XSS via the loginName and loginPwd parameters in a failed login attempt to AdminController.java.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11012?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Halo Halo.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11012?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11012 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-2018-11012 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11012 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mf3g-g45m-3xm3.