CVE-2018-5479 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code and steal user sessions via a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the search parameter of FoxSash ImgHosting.
- 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-2018-5479?
CVE-2018-5479 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 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
FoxSash ImgHosting 1.5 (according to footer information) is vulnerable to XSS attacks. The affected function is its search engine via the search parameter to the default URI. Since there is an user/admin login interface, it's possible for attackers to steal sessions of users and thus admin(s). By sending users an infected URL, code will be executed.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxsash Imghosting.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5479 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-2018-5479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5479 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vch2-j9w3-3gp8.