CVE-2018-5072 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the keyword parameter in the admin settings, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2018-5072?

CVE-2018-5072 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Online Ticket Booking has XSS via the admin/sitesettings.php keyword parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5072?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advanced Real Estate Script Project Advanced Real Estate Script.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5072?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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-2018-5072 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5072 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hh24-m5g7-v55q.

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