CVE-2018-18919 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Editor.md plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the comment area.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-18919?
CVE-2018-18919 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The WP Editor.md plugin 10.0.1 for WordPress allows XSS via the comment area.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18919?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iiong Wp Editor.md.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18919?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18919 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-2018-18919 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18919 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q832-cw55-ff83.