CVE-2018-5961 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in CentOS Web Panel allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the module parameter, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2018-5961?
CVE-2018-5961 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Control-Webpanel Webpanel, published on 22 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
CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel through v0.9.8.12 has XSS via the `module` value of the `index.php` file.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5961?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Control-Webpanel Webpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5961 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-2018-5961 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5961 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Control-Webpanel Webpanel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pq7r-8m7g-6pjc.