CVE-2018-8047 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 6 Jun 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote unauthenticated attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the app parameter in vtiger CRM, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.

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-2018-8047?

CVE-2018-8047 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Vtiger Vtiger Crm, published on 6 Jun 2019. 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

vtiger CRM 7.0.1 is affected by one reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting version 7.0.1 and probably prior versions. This vulnerability could allow remote unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via index.php?module=Contacts&view=List (app parameter).

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8047?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vtiger Vtiger Crm.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8047?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8047 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-2018-8047 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8047 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jr99-xqj2-846c.