CVE-2018-20486 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 26 Dec 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Cross-site scripting in MetInfo CMS admin login allows attackers to inject scripts, 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-2018-20486?

CVE-2018-20486 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 26 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

MetInfo 6.x through 6.1.3 has XSS via the /admin/login/login_check.php url_array[] parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20486 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-2018-20486 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20486 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-898q-7f72-8x63.