CVE-2018-18864 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 20 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Loadbalancer.org Enterprise VA MAX allows attackers to inject scripts via Apache logs, 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-2018-18864?

CVE-2018-18864 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Nov 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

Loadbalancer.org Enterprise VA MAX before 8.3.3 has XSS because Apache HTTP Server logs are displayed.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18864?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Loadbalancer Enterprise Va Max.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18864?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18864 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-2018-18864 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18864 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-757h-8w79-6prh.