CVE-2018-15574 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 20 Aug 2018 Updated 14 Nov 2024

Cross-site scripting in Reprise License Manager allows attackers to inject scripts via the license editor, though the vendor disputes this as a vulnerability.

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-2018-15574?

CVE-2018-15574 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 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 issue was discovered in the license editor in Reprise License Manager (RLM) through 12.2BL2. It is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the /goform/edit_lf_get_data lf parameter via GET or POST. NOTE: the vendor has stated "We do not consider this a vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15574?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Reprisesoftware Reprise License Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15574?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15574 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-2018-15574 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-15574 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6h88-c442-5cvx.