CVE-2018-12290 Yii2-StateMachine extension for Yii2 XSS Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users via the Yii2-StateMachine extension for Yii2.
- 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-2018-12290?
CVE-2018-12290 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jun 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
The Yii2-StateMachine extension v2.x.x for Yii2 has XSS.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12290?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including ptheofan/yii2-statemachine. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ptheofan/yii2-statemachine Packagist | From 2.0.0-RC1 to 2.0.0 | None |
ptheofan/yii2-statemachine Packagist | From 2.0.0-RC1 to 2.0.0 | None |
Products include Yii2-Statemachine Yii2-Statemachine.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12290?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12290 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-2018-12290 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12290 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65qg-f77j-cccf.