CVE-2018-14953: XSS
First published: Sun Aug 05 2018(Updated: )
The mail message display page in SquirrelMail through 1.4.22 has XSS via a "<math 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-2018-14953?
CVE-2018-14953 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.
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.
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.
Which versions of SquirrelMail are affected by CVE-2018-14953?
CVE-2018-14953 affects SquirrelMail versions up to and including 1.4.22.
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.
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