CVE-2018-7795 Cross-site scripting in PowerLogic - PM5560 prior to FW version 2.5.4

Medium 5.4 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web interface of Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5560 devices via cross-site scripting.

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-2018-7795?

CVE-2018-7795 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE PowerLogic - PM5560 prior to FW version 2.5.4, published on 29 Aug 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 Cross Protocol Injection vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's PowerLogic (PM5560 prior to FW version 2.5.4) product. The vulnerability makes the product susceptible to cross site scripting attack on its web browser. User inputs can be manipulated to cause execution of java script code.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7795?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Powerlogic Pm5560 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7795?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7795 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-2018-7795 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7795 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9cvx-7r58-v2x4.

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