CVE-2018-14512 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Persistent XSS in WUZHI CMS allows attackers to inject scripts via the nickname parameter, triggering when admins view mail settings.
- 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-2018-14512?
CVE-2018-14512 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wuzhicms Wuzhicms, published on 23 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
An XSS vulnerability was discovered in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0. There is persistent XSS that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the form[nickname] parameter to the index.php?m=core&f=set&v=sendmail URI. When the administrator accesses the "system settings - mail server" screen, the XSS payload is triggered.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wuzhicms Wuzhicms.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14512 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-2018-14512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14512 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wuzhicms Wuzhicms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xhjj-qxf6-5q66.