CVE-2018-17596 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Stored XSS in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer allows attackers to inject scripts via asset name parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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-2018-17596?
CVE-2018-17596 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 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
In Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer, a Stored XSS vulnerability was discovered in the 6.2.0 version via the /AssetDef.do ciName or assetName parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17596?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17596?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17596 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-2018-17596 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17596 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8gpc-mvh6-xww5.