CVE-2018-20594 Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.hswebframework.web:hsweb-commons
Reflected XSS in hsweb allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via unvalidated type parameters.
- 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-2018-20594?
CVE-2018-20594 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 issue was discovered in hsweb 3.0.4. It is a reflected XSS vulnerability due to the absence of type parameter checking in FlowableModelManagerController.java.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20594?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.hswebframework.web:hsweb-commons. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.hswebframework.web:hsweb-commons Maven | All versions to 3.0.4 | None |
org.hswebframework.web:hsweb-commons Maven | All versions to 3.0.4 | None |
Products include Hsweb Hsweb.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20594?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20594 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-2018-20594 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20594 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qqv6-5w6p-3pgr.