CVE-2018-10228: XSS

Published Dec 14, 2021
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /application/controller/admin/theme.php in LimeSurvey 3.6.2+180406 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the changescp parameter to the index.php/admin/themes/sa/templatesavechanges URI.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=3.6.2-180406

Event History

Dec 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-10228?

CVE-2018-10228 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in LimeSurvey 3.6.2+180406.

2

How does CVE-2018-10228 affect LimeSurvey?

CVE-2018-10228 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through the changes_cp parameter in the /application/controller/admin/theme.php file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10228?

The severity of CVE-2018-10228 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can the XSS vulnerability in LimeSurvey be exploited?

The XSS vulnerability in LimeSurvey can be exploited by sending malicious web script or HTML code through the changes_cp parameter in the /application/controller/admin/theme.php file.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-10228?

Yes, LimeSurvey version 3.6.3 or later addresses the XSS vulnerability CVE-2018-10228.

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