CVE-2018-16249: XSS

Published Jun 20, 2019
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Updated

In Symphony before 3.3.0, there is XSS in the Title under Post. The ID "articleTitle" of this is stored in the "articleTitle" JSON field, and executes a payload when accessing the /member/test/points URI, allowing remote attacks. Any Web script or HTML can be inserted by an admin-authenticated user via a crafted web site name.

Affected Software

1 affected component
b3log Symphony<3.3.0

Event History

Jun 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16249?

CVE-2018-16249 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16249?

To fix CVE-2018-16249, upgrade Symphony to version 3.3.0 or later to eliminate the XSS vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-16249?

Users of Symphony versions prior to 3.3.0 are affected by CVE-2018-16249, particularly those with admin authentication.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2018-16249 allow?

CVE-2018-16249 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through cross-site scripting (XSS).

5

Where does the vulnerability in CVE-2018-16249 occur?

The vulnerability in CVE-2018-16249 occurs in the 'Title' field under 'Post' when accessed through the /member/test/points URI.

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