CVE-2018-25080 MobileDetect Example session_example.php initLayoutType cross site scripting
Cross-site scripting in the example script allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via the PHP_SELF variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-25080?
CVE-2018-25080 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in MobileDetect, published on 4 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MobileDetect 2.8.31. This issue affects the function initLayoutType of the file examples/session_example.php of the component Example. The manipulation of the argument $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.8.32 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 31818a441b095bdc4838602dbb17b8377d1e5cce. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-220061 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25080?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mobiledetect/mobiledetectlib. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mobiledetect/mobiledetectlib Packagist | All versions | 2.8.32 |
mobiledetect/mobiledetectlib Packagist | All versions | 2.8.32 |
Products include Mobiledetect Mobiledetect.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25080?
Upgrade mobiledetect/mobiledetectlib to 2.8.32 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-2018-25080 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-25080 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as CLSA-2026-1790868391, GHSA-r77c-qv68-j3pp.