CVE-2018-14955: XSS
First published: Sun Aug 05 2018(Updated: )
The mail message display page in SquirrelMail through 1.4.22 has XSS via SVG animations (animate to attribute).
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 CVE-2018-14955?
CVE-2018-14955 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SquirrelMail versions up to 1.4.22 that can be exploited through SVG animations.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14955?
CVE-2018-14955 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14955?
To fix CVE-2018-14955, update SquirrelMail to version 1.4.23 or later which addresses this XSS vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-14955?
Users of SquirrelMail versions 1.4.22 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-14955.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2018-14955?
CVE-2018-14955 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser.
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