CVE-2018-13256 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 9 Jul 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Auditor Website allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via user input fields.

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-2018-13256?

CVE-2018-13256 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 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

PHP Scripts Mall Auditor Website 2.0.1 has XSS via the lastname or firstname parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13256?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chartered Accountant \ Auditor Website Project.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13256?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-13256 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-2018-13256 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13256 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-76rj-xm2r-jr3h.