CVE-2018-14950: XSS

Published Aug 5, 2018
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Updated

The mail message display page in SquirrelMail through 1.4.22 has XSS via a "<svg><a xlink:href=" attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail<=1.4.22

Event History

Aug 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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