CVE-2018-14850: XSS

Published Aug 13, 2018
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Updated

Stored XSS vulnerabilities in Tiki before 18.2, 15.7 and 12.14 allow an authenticated user injecting JavaScript to gain administrator privileges if an administrator opens a wiki page and moves the mouse pointer over a modified link or thumb image.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware>=12.0<12.14
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware>=15.0<15.7
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware>=18.0<18.2

Event History

Aug 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14850?

CVE-2018-14850 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for an authenticated user to exploit stored XSS to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-14850?

To fix CVE-2018-14850, upgrade Tiki to versions 18.2, 15.7, or 12.14 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-14850?

CVE-2018-14850 affects authenticated users of Tiki versions prior to 18.2, 15.7, and 12.14.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-14850?

CVE-2018-14850 is categorized as a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2018-14850?

An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript through modified links or images, which can lead to gaining administrator privileges if exploited.

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