CVE-2018-1000225: XSS

Published Aug 20, 2018
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Updated

Cobbler version Verified as present in Cobbler versions 2.6.11+, but code inspection suggests at least 2.0.0+ or possibly even older versions may be vulnerable contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cobbler-web that can result in Privilege escalation to admin.. This attack appear to be exploitable via "network connectivity". Sending unauthenticated JavaScript payload to the Cobbler XMLRPC API (/cobblerapi).

Affected Software

2 affected components
pip/cobbler<=2.6.11
Cobblerd Cobbler

Event History

Aug 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
02:19 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000225?

CVE-2018-1000225 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2018-1000225?

CVE-2018-1000225 affects Cobbler versions 2.6.11 and earlier, including potentially older versions.

3

How can I fix CVE-2018-1000225?

To fix CVE-2018-1000225, upgrade Cobbler to version 2.6.12 or later.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1000225?

CVE-2018-1000225 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the cobbler-web component.

5

What can happen if CVE-2018-1000225 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-1000225 can result in privilege escalation to an admin account.

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