CVE-2018-4133 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Safari via crafted URLs, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- 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-2018-4133?
CVE-2018-4133 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 3 Apr 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 certain Apple products. Safari before 11.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. A Safari cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4133?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Safari, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4133?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2018-4133 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4133 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-4133, GHSA-8r9c-gc7v-2v7w, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-4133.