CVE-2018-14040: XSS

Published May 29, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in Bootstrap from version 4.0 and before 4.1.2. A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) is possible in the collapse data-parent attribute.

References: https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/issues/26625

Upstream Patch: https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/pull/26630

Other sources

Bootstrap is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the collapse data-parent attribute. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

— IBM

In Bootstrap before 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the collapse data-parent attribute.

In Bootstrap starting in version 2.3.0 and prior to 3.4.0, as well as 4.x before 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the collapse data-parent attribute.

— GitHub

Affected Software

37 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ipa<0:4.6.8-5.el7
0:4.6.8-5.el7
redhat/eap7-hal-console<0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el8ea
0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el8ea
redhat/eap7-hal-console<0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el9ea
0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el9ea
redhat/eap7-hal-console<0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el7ea
0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el7ea
redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak<0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el7
0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el7
redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak<0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el8
0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el8
redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak<0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el9
0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el9
composer/twbs/bootstrap>=4.0.0<4.1.2
4.1.2
composer/twbs/bootstrap>=2.3.0<3.4.0
3.4.0
rubygems/bootstrap-sass>=2.3.0<3.4.0
3.4.0
nuget/bootstrap.sass>=4.0.0<4.1.2
4.1.2
nuget/bootstrap>=4.0.0<4.1.2
4.1.2
nuget/bootstrap>=2.3.0<3.4.0
3.4.0
maven/org.webjars:bootstrap>=2.3.0<3.4.0
3.4.0
maven/org.webjars:bootstrap>=4.0.0<4.1.2
4.1.2
rubygems/bootstrap>=2.3.0<3.4.0
3.4.0
npm/bootstrap>=2.3.0<3.4.0
3.4.0
rubygems/bootstrap>=4.0.0<4.1.2
4.1.2
npm/bootstrap>=4.0.0<4.1.2
4.1.2
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
getbootstrap Bootstrap<3.4.0
getbootstrap Bootstrap>=4.0.0<4.1.2
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-alpha
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-alpha2
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-alpha3
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-alpha4
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-alpha5
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-alpha6
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-beta
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-beta2
getbootstrap Bootstrap=4.0.0-beta3
redhat/bootstrap<4.1.2
4.1.2
redhat/bootstrap<3.4.1
3.4.1
Microsoft cm1 boost 1.66.0-4
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 reaper 3.1.1-1
Patch available

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/ipa to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.6.8-5.el7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/eap7-hal-console to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el8ea
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/eap7-hal-console to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el9ea
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/eap7-hal-console to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.3.16-1.Final_redhat_00001.1.el7ea
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el8
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el9
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/twbs/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/twbs/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.0
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade rubygems/bootstrap-sass to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.0
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade nuget/bootstrap.sass to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.2
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade nuget/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.2
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade nuget/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.0
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.webjars:bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.0
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.webjars:bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.2
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade rubygems/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.0
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade npm/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.0
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade rubygems/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.2
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade npm/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.2
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.2
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.1
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade twbs/bootstrap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.2
  23. Compensating control

    Apply a workaround/mitigation for the collapse data-parent XSS issue in Bootstrap (caused by improper validation of the user-supplied data-parent attribute) until the fixed version is deployed.

Event History

May 29, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Jul 16, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:07 AM
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:09 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:09 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14040?

The severity of CVE-2018-14040 is medium.

2

How does CVE-2018-14040 affect Bootstrap?

CVE-2018-14040 affects Bootstrap by allowing cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the collapse data-parent attribute.

3

Is there a known remedy for CVE-2018-14040?

Yes, the known remedy for CVE-2018-14040 is to update Bootstrap to version 4.1.2.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifier for CVE-2018-14040?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifier for CVE-2018-14040 is CWE-79.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14040?

More information about CVE-2018-14040 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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