CVE-2018-8805 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 20 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Yxcms allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the content parameter in guestbook views.

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-2018-8805?

CVE-2018-8805 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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

Yxcms building system (compatible cell phone) v1.4.7 has XSS via the content parameter to protected\apps\default\view\default\extend_guestbook.php or protected\apps\default\view\mobile\extend_guestbook.php in an index.php?r=default/column/index&col=guestbook request.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8805?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yxcms Yxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8805?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8805 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-2018-8805 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8805 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-73xp-25v8-f6f4.