CVE-2018-6906 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript into the RainMachine web application via the REST API, potentially compromising user sessions or executing code.

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-2018-6906?

CVE-2018-6906 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 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

A persistent Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Green Electronics RainMachine Mini-8 (2nd Generation) and Touch HD 12 web application allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript via the REST API.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6906?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rainmachine Rainmachine Web Application.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6906?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6906 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-2018-6906 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6906 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-75qh-3jjv-xvr8.

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