CVE-2018-16226 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via reflected XSS in the web admin interface, potentially accessing sensitive browser-based information.
- 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-2018-16226?
CVE-2018-16226 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 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
A vulnerability in the web admin component of Mitel MiVoice Office 400, versions R5.0 HF3 (v8839a1) and earlier, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to conduct a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, due to insufficient validation for the start.asp page. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary scripts to access sensitive browser-based information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16226?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mitel Mivoice Office 400.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16226?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16226 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-2018-16226 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16226 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42hx-32x8-qrpw.