CVE-2018-11473 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 25 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Cross-site scripting in Monstra CMS registration form allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, 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-2018-11473?

CVE-2018-11473 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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

Monstra CMS 3.0.4 has XSS in the registration Form (i.e., the login parameter to users/registration).

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Monstra Monstra.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11473 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-2018-11473 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-11473 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fcm9-95vf-6x3h.