CVE-2018-10686: XSS

Published May 6, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-20. There is Reflected XSS via $REQUEST['path'] to the view/file/index.php URI, which can lead to remote PHP code execution via vectors involving a fileputcontents call in web/upload/UploadHandler.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VestaCP Control Panel=0.9.8-20

Event History

May 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-10686?

CVE-2018-10686 is a vulnerability discovered in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-20 that allows for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and potential remote PHP code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-10686?

CVE-2018-10686 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-10686?

Vesta Control Panel version 0.9.8-20 is affected by CVE-2018-10686.

4

How can CVE-2018-10686 be exploited?

CVE-2018-10686 can be exploited through reflected XSS via the $_REQUEST['path'] parameter to the view/file/index.php URI, which can lead to remote PHP code execution.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-10686?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-10686 on the following sources: [Github Issue](https://github.com/serghey-rodin/vesta/issues/1558), [Medium Article](https://medium.com/@ndrbasi/cve-2018-10686-vestacp-rce-d96d95c2bde2).

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