CVE-2018-16978 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 12 Sep 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Cross-site scripting in Monstra CMS registration allows attackers to inject scripts via crafted password parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2018-16978?

CVE-2018-16978 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 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

Monstra CMS V3.0.4 has XSS when ones tries to register an account with a crafted password parameter to users/registration, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-11473.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16978?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Monstra Monstra.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16978?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16978 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-2018-16978 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16978 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5m5-984r-m95c.