CVE-2018-14976: XSS

Published Aug 6, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in QCMS 3.0.1. upload/System/Controller/backend/category.php has XSS.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Q-cms Qcms=3.0.1

Event History

Aug 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access and conditions does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

Exploitation requires network access, high privileges, and user interaction. The CVSS vector indicates that a victim must interact with attacker-supplied content for the XSS to have an effect.

2

Which part of the application should be prioritized for review?

The affected component is the backend category controller at upload/System/Controller/backend/category.php in QCMS 3.0.1. This points to exposure in the administrative/backend category-management functionality rather than a public-facing component identified in the available data.

3

What is the expected security impact of successful exploitation?

The vulnerability can affect confidentiality and integrity at a low level, while no availability impact is indicated. Because the scope is changed in the CVSS vector, successful exploitation may affect resources outside the vulnerable component's security authority.

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