CVE-2018-12638: XSS

Published Mar 17, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the Bose Soundtouch app 18.1.4 for iOS. There is no frontend input validation of the device name. A malicious device name can execute JavaScript on the registered Bose User Account if a speaker has been connected to the app.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bose Soundtouch Iphone Os=18.1.4

Event History

Mar 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12638?

CVE-2018-12638 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow JavaScript execution on a user's Bose account.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12638?

To fix CVE-2018-12638, update the Bose Soundtouch app to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12638?

CVE-2018-12638 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by lack of input validation in the Bose Soundtouch app.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2018-12638?

The affected software for CVE-2018-12638 is Bose Soundtouch version 18.1.4 for iOS.

5

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-12638?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-12638 could execute malicious JavaScript in the context of a registered Bose user account.

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