CVE-2018-7563 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 12 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's session via a malicious URL, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.

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: Available

What is CVE-2018-7563?

CVE-2018-7563 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Glpi-Project Glpi, published on 12 Mar 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

An issue was discovered in GLPI through 9.2.1. The application is affected by XSS in the query string to front/preference.php. An attacker is able to create a malicious URL that, if opened by an authenticated user with debug privilege, will execute JavaScript code supplied by the attacker. The attacker-supplied code can perform a wide variety of actions, such as stealing the victim's session token or login credentials, performing arbitrary actions on the victim's behalf, and logging their keystrokes.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7563?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Glpi-Project Glpi.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7563?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2018-7563 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7563 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-36vr-6mp8-v579, MGASA-2018-0272, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-7563.