CVE-2018-14953: XSS
Published Aug 5, 2018
·Updated
The mail message display page in SquirrelMail through 1.4.22 has XSS via a "<math xlink:href=" attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail<=1.4.22
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2018-14953?
CVE-2018-14953 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-14953?
To fix CVE-2018-14953, upgrade SquirrelMail to version 1.4.23 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
3
What types of attacks does CVE-2018-14953 allow?
CVE-2018-14953 allows attackers to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through malformed mail message content.
4
Which versions of SquirrelMail are affected by CVE-2018-14953?
CVE-2018-14953 affects SquirrelMail versions up to and including 1.4.22.
5
What steps can I take to mitigate CVE-2018-14953 if I cannot upgrade immediately?
If unable to upgrade, implement input validation and sanitization on the mail message display functionality to mitigate CVE-2018-14953.