CVE-2018-20302 Cross-site Scripting in xain
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Xain library allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the order parameter.
- 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-2018-20302?
CVE-2018-20302 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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
An XSS issue was discovered in Steve Pallen Xain before 0.6.2 via the order parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20302?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including xain. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
xain Hex | All versions | 0.6.2 |
xain Hex | All versions | 0.6.2 |
Products include Emetrotel Xain.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20302?
Upgrade xain to 0.6.2 or later.
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-2018-20302 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20302 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5chx-gg25-v37m.