CVE-2018-12432 Cross-site Scripting in JavaMelody
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via the counter parameter in JavaMelody monitoring actions.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2018-12432?
CVE-2018-12432 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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
JavaMelody through 1.60.0 has XSS via the counter parameter in a clear_counter action to the /monitoring URI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12432?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core Maven | All versions | 1.61.0 |
net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core Maven | All versions | 1.61.0 |
Products include Javamelody Project Javamelody.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12432?
Upgrade net.bull.javamelody:javamelody-core to 1.61.0 or later.
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-2018-12432 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12432 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g66q-grxc-64j3.