CVE-2018-14697 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 3 Dec 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the Drobo NAS web interface via a crafted username parameter.

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-2018-14697?

CVE-2018-14697 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Dec 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

Cross-site scripting in the /DroboAccess/enable_user endpoint in Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 allows attackers to execute JavaScript via the username URL parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14697?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Drobo 5n2 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14697?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14697 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-2018-14697 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14697 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqp6-3q78-w5wx.