CVE-2018-7205 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published 20 Feb 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute malicious JavaScript via a crafted link in the device layout editor, potentially compromising user sessions.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2018-7205?

CVE-2018-7205 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kentico Xperience, published on 20 Feb 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in "Design" on "Edit device layout" in Kentico 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute malicious JavaScript via a malicious devicename parameter in a link that is entered via the "Pages -> Edit template properties -> Device Layouts -> Create device layout (and edit created device layout) -> Design" screens. NOTE: the vendor has responded that there is intended functionality for authorized users to edit and update ascx code layout

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7205?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kentico Xperience.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7205?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7205 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-2018-7205 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7205 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9ffc-9g8j-xmm8.