CVE-2018-20141 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the sort parameter in AbanteCart, potentially stealing user sessions or executing code.
- 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-2018-20141?
CVE-2018-20141 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Mar 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
AbanteCart 1.2.12 has reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) via the sort parameter, as demonstrated by a /apparel--accessories?sort= substring.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20141?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Abantecart Abantecart.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20141?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20141 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-2018-20141 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20141 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6cmw-xx5g-357x.