CVE-2018-18244 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in VIVOTEK network cameras via the HTTP Referer header in the syslog interface.
- 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-2018-18244?
CVE-2018-18244 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2019. 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 in syslog.html in VIVOTEK Network Camera Series products with firmware 0x06x to 0x08x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via an HTTP Referer Header.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vivotek Camera.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18244 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-2018-18244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fjx6-g4j8-pp8r.