CVE-2018-9985 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 10 Apr 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via feedback messages on the MetInfo CMS front page, potentially compromising administrator accounts.

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-2018-9985?

CVE-2018-9985 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 10 Apr 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

The front page of MetInfo 6.0 allows XSS by sending a feedback message to an administrator.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9985?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9985?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9985 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-2018-9985 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9985 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pvjp-m5fh-8837.