CVE-2018-18248 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via multiple parameters in Icinga Web 2, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2018-18248?
CVE-2018-18248 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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
Icinga Web 2 has XSS via the /icingaweb2/monitoring/list/services dir parameter, the /icingaweb2/user/list query string, the /icingaweb2/monitoring/timeline query string, or the /icingaweb2/setup query string.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18248?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Icinga Icinga Web 2.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18248?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2018-18248 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18248 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-18248, GHSA-xx3p-ffq8-9pcp, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-18248.