CVE-2018-17952 Cross-site scripting in NetIQ eDirectory 9.1 SP2
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in NetIQ eDirectory allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, 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-2018-17952?
CVE-2018-17952 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory 9.1 SP2, published on 12 Dec 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
Cross site scripting vulnerability in eDirectory prior to 9.1 SP2
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17952?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17952?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17952 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-2018-17952 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17952 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory 9.1 SP2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q42x-mphp-89mv.