CVE-2018-12588: XSS

Published Jun 19, 2018
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in templates/frontend/pages/searchResults.tpl in Public Knowledge Project (PKP) Open Monograph Press (OMP) v1.2.0 through 3.1.1-2 before 3.1.1-3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the catalog.noTitlesSearch parameter (aka the Search field).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Public Knowledge Project Open Monograph Press>=1.2.0<3.1.1-3

Event History

Jun 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12588?

The severity of CVE-2018-12588 is classified as high due to its potential for remote code execution through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12588?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12588, it is recommended to upgrade Public Knowledge Project Open Monograph Press to version 3.1.1-3 or later.

3

What versions of Public Knowledge Project Open Monograph Press are affected by CVE-2018-12588?

CVE-2018-12588 affects versions 1.2.0 through 3.1.1-2 of Public Knowledge Project Open Monograph Press.

4

Can CVE-2018-12588 be exploited by an unauthenticated user?

Yes, CVE-2018-12588 can be exploited by unauthenticated users who can send crafted requests to the vulnerable application.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12588?

CVE-2018-12588 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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