CVE-2018-16983 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass NoScript script blocking protections by using a specific Content-Type header, potentially allowing malicious scripts to execute.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-16983?
CVE-2018-16983 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NoScript Classic before 5.1.8.7, as used in Tor Browser 7.x and other products, allows attackers to bypass script blocking via the text/html;/json Content-Type value.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16983?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Noscript Noscript, Torproject Tor Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16983?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-16983 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16983 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8jx-7m24-m4pm.