CVE-2018-14950: XSS
First published: Sun Aug 05 2018(Updated: )
The mail message display page in SquirrelMail through 1.4.22 has XSS via a "<svg><a xlink:href=" attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SquirrelMail | <=1.4.22 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/07/26/2
- https://bugs.debian.org/905023
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CVXTYMZ35IC5KPNMAE6BWAQWURMX7KZO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T5FP5O562A4FM5TCFNEW73SS6PZONSAC/
- https://sourceforge.net/p/squirrelmail/bugs/2831/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CVXTYMZ35IC5KPNMAE6BWAQWURMX7KZO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T5FP5O562A4FM5TCFNEW73SS6PZONSAC/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14950?
CVE-2018-14950 has a high severity rating due to its ability to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14950?
To fix CVE-2018-14950, users should upgrade to a version of SquirrelMail later than 1.4.22.
What impact does CVE-2018-14950 have on SquirrelMail?
CVE-2018-14950 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into user sessions, potentially compromising user data.
Which versions of SquirrelMail are affected by CVE-2018-14950?
CVE-2018-14950 affects all versions of SquirrelMail up to and including 1.4.22.
Is CVE-2018-14950 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?
CVE-2018-14950 is primarily a client-side vulnerability as it exploits the way web browsers handle XSS attacks.
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