CVE-2018-16630 Kirby XSS Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts by uploading a malicious SVG file via the site files Add option in Kirby CMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-16630?
CVE-2018-16630 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Kirby v2.5.12 allows XSS by using the "site files" Add option to upload an SVG file.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16630?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including getkirby/kirby. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
getkirby/kirby Packagist | All versions to 2.5.12 | None |
getkirby/kirby Packagist | All versions to 2.5.12 | None |
Products include Getkirby Kirby.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16630?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16630 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-2018-16630 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16630 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2024-26483 Kirby vulnerable to unrestricted file upload of user avatar images
- CVE-2024-41964 Insufficient permission checks in the language settings in Kirby CMS
- CVE-2026-34587 Kirby has Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) via double template resolution in option rendering
- CVE-2021-29460 Cross-site scripting (XSS) from unsanitized uploaded SVG files
- CVE-2023-38489 Kirby vulnerable to Insufficient Session Expiration after a password change
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3gq5-r59m-mmv2.